California Threatens Tesla Sales Ban Over Autopilot Marketing
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Tesla faces a potential 30-day sales suspension in California due to alleged misleading marketing of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving software, with the company given time to appeal or change its practices. The California DMV claims Tesla exaggerated the capabilities of its driver-assistance systems, which Tesla disputes, asserting its advertising is protected free speech. This regulatory action highlights ongoing scrutiny of Tesla's marketing and safety claims, with significant implications for its business and autonomous driving ambitions.
- Tesla Faces California Sales Halt Unless It Alters Marketing Bloomberg.com
- California judge rules that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing around Autopilot CNBC
- California regulator puts on hold an order to suspend Tesla sales The Guardian
- Calif. DMV ready to block Tesla sales if 'Autopilot' issue not solved SFGATE
- California threatens to ban Tesla sales for 30 days San Francisco Chronicle
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