A flat panel display is integrated with and mounted to an exterior portion
of a motor vehicle. The flat panel display, such as LED or plasma
display, is mounted flush to an exterior portion of a vehicle body. A
protective rim surrounds at least a portion of the perimeter the display.
A protective layer is disposed on a viewing surface of the display. A
control circuit is coupled for controlling the display. A memory device
is coupled to the control circuit for storing images. An operator control
panel is coupled to the control circuit for controlling operation of the
display. A communication link is coupled to the control circuit for
receiving images for display on the flat panel display. A sensor is
coupled to the control circuit for sending a sensor signal to the control
circuit and causing an image to be displayed on the flat panel display.