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Can drivers disable promotions?

Whether drivers can turn off these dashboard ads usually depends on software settings and the car manufacturer's rules. While some menus offer toggles for marketing preferences, mandatory connected services in modern vehicles often make promotions difficult to avoid completely. This leaves many motorists feeling frustrated about losing control over screens they actually bought.

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BMW owners angry after full-screen Spider-Man dashboard ads appear

Questions this opens up

Can car software be hacked? How do connected cars track data? Are in-car ads becoming legal?

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