The author also outlines how to disable them: by creating a user account with Jeep and agreeing to T&Cs and remotely disabling notificaitons. Such centralised control leaves them open to them deciding to re-enable ads in the future if they feel like it.
https://www.wired.com/2015/07/hackers-remotely-kill-jeep-hig...
> “This was an in-vehicle message designed to inform Jeep customers about Mopar extended vehicle care options. A temporary software glitch affected the ability to instantly opt out in a few isolated cases, though instant opt-out is the standard for all our in-vehicle messages. Our team had already identified and corrected the error, and we are following up directly with the customer to ensure the matter is fully resolved.”
So everyone can put down the pitchforks now, unless you are assuming deliberate malfeasance.
People should not even entertain the stupid idea
imagine you get to a stop sign, come to a complete stop, and then an ad pops on right as you're trying to figure out if you should make that right turn
hell, the loud crash bang honk sounds on radio shows and radio ads have been banned in many places for that reason.
I think that pre-traffic-report sound effect probably contributed significantly to me purchasing a new head unit that let me play mp3s off burned CDs.
I suppose the "Fuck off forever" action is to crash the car through the window of the dealership...
It should be corporate headquarters' window ...