Blitz,

 

So is possible that On-Star systems have been built into the newer cars, even though you may not have ordered it during the original sale? How do you locate/recognize, and disable such a system?

Good question. It's possible that a rudimentary transponder system could be a part of every new vehicle at this point (sort of an OBD I version), but it's unlikely that a full On-Star is being shoe-horned in covertly. I really don't know.

 

Have read articles on the web and hearing discussions on talk radio about the use of black boxes, RFID, GPS global tracking by government authorities is, to say the least, alarming.

Iran stated that they'll begin selling crude oil denominated in Euros towards the end of March, so my guess is a concerted "effort" to get public support & bloodthirst behind WWIII is suddenly top priority. Electronic tracking of citizenery will automatically be "caboosed" onto every bit of draconian legislation that follows the uhh...event(s) (chemical, biological, nuke, dirty-bomb, who knows).

 

I'm frightened.

Yes, it would be more more thing that would be prone to fail like the speedometer head in the 99 Subarus. I prefer the old and simple CABLE. I had this problem with the electronic speedometer and I hate it. I do not understand why they like to complicate things

i dont think its going to be law enforcement that drives this, but the insurance industry, so they can deny claims or raise rates depending upon how the car is driven.

 

Bingo. I'm glad at least one paranoiac has placed their paranoia appropriately.

As expected, the requisite government shill wasted no time arriving and espousing his love of tyranny. But pity him, for being a slave, he desires company.

Guys....let's take the whole government/big brother thing to OT please.