politics
December 17, 2025
Tesla misled customers about self-driving features, judge rules
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TL;DR
- California DMV ordered Tesla to rename 'Autopilot' or face sales suspension.
- The DMV stated Tesla's marketing terms are misleading and violate state law.
- A 30-day sales suspension is threatened if marketing concerns aren't addressed within 60 days.
- A recommended suspension of Tesla's manufacturing license was not imposed.
- Tesla's systems are advanced driver assist, not fully autonomous, and require driver attention.
- The DMV claims Tesla has made false statements about its systems for years.
- Tesla denies misleading customers and states it clarifies drivers cannot fully rely on the cars.
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