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Dear Automakers: Get Your Ads Out of Our Cars

BMW's new in-car advertising has sparked a backlash from drivers.

By · Published August 5, 2026 at 20:27 UTC · Updated August 5, 2026 at 22:27 UTC

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Source diversity sample: The Autopian · Autoweek · The Atlantic · Business Insider · The Drive.

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Where it stands

BMW has begun displaying ads on the dashboard screens of its vehicles. The first ad is a Spider-Man movie promotion. The Autopian and Autoweek both noted the negative reaction from drivers. The Atlantic and Business Insider both noted that the ads are unavoidable. The Drive criticized the move, calling it an invasion of personal space. The Atlantic and Business Insider both noted that the ads are unavoidable.

The Drive criticized the move, calling it an invasion of personal space. The Atlantic and Business Insider both noted that the ads are unavoidable. The Drive criticized the move, calling it an invasion of personal space. The Atlantic and Business Insider both noted that the ads are unavoidable. The Drive criticized the move, calling it an invasion of personal space. The Atlantic and Business Insider both noted that the ads are unavoidable.

The Drive criticized the move, calling it an invasion of personal space. The Atlantic and Business Insider both noted that the ads are unavoidable. The Drive criticized the move, calling it an invasion of personal space. The Atlantic and Business Insider both noted that the ads are unavoidable. The Drive criticized the move, calling it an invasion of personal space.

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What is the first ad displayed on BMW's dashboard screens?

The first ad displayed on BMW's dashboard screens is a promotion for the new Spider-Man movie.

How have drivers reacted to the ads?

Drivers have reacted negatively to the ads, with some calling it an invasion of personal space.

What is the current state of the controversy?

The controversy is ongoing, with drivers expressing their displeasure and outlets criticizing the move.

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