Jeep's Full-Screen Pop-Up Ads Spark Outrage: Glitch or Intentional?
2025-02-15
Jeep owners have taken to Reddit to express their fury over full-screen pop-up ads appearing on their in-car screens. The ads promote Mopar extended warranties, but a software glitch prevented users from dismissing them permanently. Stellantis claims it was a temporary software error that's been fixed. However, the incident raises concerns about intrusive in-car advertising and the possibility of car manufacturers using such methods to test user tolerance. The author urges automakers to avoid such practices to prevent user backlash.
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