Stuff like this has been around forever. I once drove a 2007 BMW 7 series which let me unlock/lock my car from my phone. I also got weather data etc. on my dash.
Now it is finally making it to normal cars. My 2014 Passat has it as well. However, I didn't activate it since it is tracking my location.
On the other hand, stuff like Onstar can save lives.
tl;dr of mercurynews:
A 28-year-old Campbell woman who spent the night at the bottom of a 500-foot ravine after veering off Mount Hamilton Road was rescued Tuesday morning and flown to a hospital to be treated for her injuries. The General Motors’ OnStar system and Apple’s Find My iPhone service determined users’ location.
Now it is finally making it to normal cars. My 2014 Passat has it as well. However, I didn't activate it since it is tracking my location.
On the other hand, stuff like Onstar can save lives.
http://www.mercurynews.com/2014/10/14/san-jose-mount-hamilto...