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Lexus To Start Spamming Car Buyers In Their Cars

Posted by timothy on from the even-as-they-sleep dept.

techmuse writes "Lexus has announced plans to send targeted messages to buyers of its cars based on the buyer's zip code and vehicle type. Unlike regular spam, these messages will be delivered directly to the buyer's vehicle, and will play to the vehicle's occupants as audio. Lexus has promised to make the messages relevant to the car buyers." Imagine the fun that some targeted malware could do — not that such a thing could happen to a Lexus.

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  1. you don't have to turn the feature on by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    so shut the fuck up and get back in your basement.

    fucking nerds...

  2. Re:Amazing by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    I drive a '70s euro econ box for three reasons.

    1. I know how to repair everything, I have plenty of good spare parts, too.
    2. Insurance is cheaper and I don't have to worry about anything more then the cops when I dive like a madman.
    but most importantly:
    3. I would rather spend $400 a month on getting my dick [f,s]ucked then a shiny new car. I believe my dick is about average but I'm too nervous around women, I had to see the call girl three times before I could get the old dog up. Then another three before I could actually go all the way with her. Nice young lady, though.

    So when I see a new car, I know at least one of the following is true about the driver.

    1. He formed health relationships early on with women instead of computers.
    2. He makes enough cash for both hoes and bling.
    3. He is a pimp showing off the bling; cash form men like me; got him.

    But I'm not going to go hating on people who drive new/bigger cars.