# Social Media Driving Aids OnStar Vehicles are Now Equipped with Facebook Features By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-09-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onstar-vehicles References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1689109/revamped-onstar-adds-facebook-text-to-speech-and-a-app-store) & [onstar](http://www.onstar.com/web/portal/home) [GM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-cruise-feature) announced the launch of newly revamped [OnStar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onstar-connected-services) vehicles, set to feature [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook1) applications, speech to text systems and an app store all at your driving disposal. Due to the increase in text-related car accidents, text to speech enables the driver to easily speak as the system writes and sends with ease. After the completion of Facebook testing, this application allows OnStar vehicles to read Facebook statuses and stay connected on the go. **Implications** - The 21st century marks a time when social media serves as the dominant medium of communication for almost every member of society. Products that enable consumers to access different mediums of online socializing in eccentric places will likely return successful profits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Text-to-speech Systems:** Opportunity for developing innovative text-to-speech systems that enhance driver safety. - **Social Media Integration in Vehicles:** Potential for creating vehicles with built-in social media applications for on-the-go connectivity. - **Mobile App Stores for Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create app stores specifically for vehicle use. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Opportunity for automotive companies to integrate social media features into their vehicles. - **Information Technology:** Potential for IT companies to develop text-to-speech systems tailored for use in vehicles. - **Mobile App Development:** Industry growth in developing mobile applications specifically for vehicle use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social-Media Oriented EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indi-one.md) - [Hands-Free Driving Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-cruise-feature.md) - [AI-Powered Driving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-driving-app.md) - [Intelligent Infotainment System Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-infotainment-system.md) - [Automated Lane-Changing Car Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gm-super-cruise.md) - [Hands-Free Driving Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passenger-princess.md) - [AI-Enabled Car Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundhound-ai.md) - [Personalized AI Mechanics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-mechanic.md) - [AI Vehicle App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myvw-mobile-app.md)