technology Techradar 2026-08-05

BMW defends in-car Spider-Man pop-up advertisements amid owner backlash

BMW is facing criticism from customers over Spider-Man promotional animations appearing on vehicle infotainment screens, which the automaker insists are not traditional advertisements.

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