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Connected car software monetization
Modern vehicles are increasingly sophisticated computers on wheels, opening up new revenue streams for manufacturers through software updates and digital services. Carmakers see connected dashboards as valuable digital real estate for third party promotions. However, pushing unskippable movie ads crosses a line for consumers who thought they already bought the complete product.
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