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BMW's surprise: in-car advertising is polarizing customers
Austria🏛️ PoliticsCenter12 hr. ago

BMW's surprise: in-car advertising is polarizing customers

BMW has introduced a new feature in select vehicles where a Spider-Man movie trailer plays upon starting the car, which has sparked controversy among customers. The feature was described by BMW as a 'special surprise' and is available in certain models equipped with specific operating systems and produced after July 2020. Customers criticized the move, arguing that paying a premium for a BMW should not include unwanted advertising. Some users suggested needing an ad-blocker in cars. BMW clarified that this is not traditional advertising but rather a promotional clip meant to generate excitement for the new iX3 model featured in the film.

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Kurier logoKurierParty-alignedCenter12 hr. ago
BMW's surprise: in-car advertising is polarizing customers

BMW has introduced a new feature in select vehicles where a Spider-Man movie trailer plays upon starting the car, which has sparked controversy among customers. The feature was described by BMW as a 'special surprise' and is available in certain models equipped with specific operating systems and produced after July 2020. Customers criticized the move, arguing that paying a premium for a BMW should not include unwanted advertising. Some users suggested needing an ad-blocker in cars. BMW clarified that this is not traditional advertising but rather a promotional clip meant to generate excitement for the new iX3 model featured in the film.

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