2025-02-10

Jeep Introduces Pop-Up Ads That Appear Every Time You Stop - Slashdot

Stellantis has implemented intrusive full-screen pop-up ads in Jeep vehicles' infotainment systems, appearing whenever the vehicle stops, prompting widespread customer frustration. The advertisements, primarily promoting Mopar's extended warranty service, require manual dismissal and interrupt essential vehicle functions, with Stellantis attributing this feature to a SiriusXM contractual agreement.

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