"telematics service" refers to a system that uses technology to collect and transmit information about a vehicle's location, performance, and driving behavior. Full definition
VW is offering a new version of the Car - Net telematics service for $ 200 a year or $ 18 a month. (extremetech.com)
GM's OnStar telematics service comes as standard on all new Vues, with owners receiving a free 1 - year subscription to OnStar's Safe and Sound plan. (cnet.com)
Likewise, Hyundai's Blue Link telematics service lets owners look up destinations using Google on a PC and send them to the car. (cnet.com)