(July 19,2011) DETROIT — OnStar For My Vehicle (FMV), the first out-of-the-box application of OnStar’s “blue button” automotive safety and security services that can work on 90 million older vehicles, goes on sale July 24 and can be pre-ordered at Best Buy stores nationwide.

Packing OnStar’s industry leading technology into a rearview mirror, OnStar FMV sells for $299.99, plus $75 for installation. Service plans for OnStar FMV start at $18.95 a month, or $199 a year.

“The wait is over,” said OnStar President Linda Marshall. “Since we announced OnStar FMV at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, thousands of people have signed up to be notified when this innovative product is ready to buy. Now, through Best Buy, they can enhance their Fords, Toyotas, Chryslers and other brands with the power of OnStar.”

As OnStar’s strategic retail partner for OnStar FMV, Best Buy offers on-site installation through its network of more than 1,000 auto bays nationwide staffed by more than 1,400 Mobile Electronics Certified Professionals at Best Buy.

OnStar FMV provides the same core features as the OnStar service built into new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles from General Motors including Automatic Crash Response; Turn-by-Turn Navigation; Hands-Free Calling; Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance; Emergency Services; and Roadside Assistance.

Other retailers now offering or soon to offer OnStar FMV include Car Toys, Crutchfield, Fry’s Electronics, Al & Ed’s Autosound  and P.C. Richard & Son.