The family of 28-year-old Jeffrey Nissen Jr. has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Tesla, alleging Autopilot failed to detect a stopped motorcycle on SR 522 in Snohomish County, leading to the fatal April 19, 2024 crash. Police say the Tesla driver was relying on Autopilot and may have been distracted by his phone; he was later arrested for vehicular homicide. The suit contends Tesla overstated Autopilot’s capabilities, cites a California ruling on deceptive marketing, and seeks safety improvements.
The California DMV has ordered Tesla to change its advertising of 'Autopilot' and 'full self-driving' features within 30 days, citing misleading claims that suggest the vehicles are fully autonomous, which Tesla disputes. This follows legal and regulatory scrutiny over Tesla's self-driving technology and advertising practices, amid ongoing safety concerns and a broader industry debate about autonomous vehicle capabilities.
California's DMV is considering a 30-day ban on Tesla sales over claims that the use of 'Autopilot' constitutes false advertising, as Tesla's driver assistance features do not offer full autonomous driving. The state is negotiating with Tesla, which has changed the name of its 'Full Self-Driving' feature to 'Full Self-Driving (Supervised)' amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny. The case highlights ongoing safety and marketing concerns surrounding Tesla's autonomous driving claims, despite federal investigations into accidents involving Tesla's Autopilot system.
California's DMV is considering a 30-day ban on Tesla sales over claims that the company's 'Autopilot' feature is falsely advertised, as Tesla's driver assistance system does not meet autonomous standards. The state paused immediate action to negotiate with Tesla, which has criticized the move and changed the name of its 'Full Self-Driving' feature to 'Full Self-Driving (Supervised)'. The case highlights ongoing safety and regulatory concerns surrounding Tesla's self-driving claims, despite federal investigations and legal rulings.
A California judge has ordered Tesla to stop using the term 'Autopilot' for its driver assistance features, citing misleading marketing that suggests full autonomy, which the DMV says is inaccurate as the features still require driver supervision. Tesla has been given 60 days to change the terminology or face potential sales bans in California. Meanwhile, Tesla is testing autonomous robotaxis in Austin without safety monitors.
A California judge ruled that Tesla misled customers by exaggerating the capabilities of its 'Autopilot' and 'Full Self-Driving' systems, leading the DMV to order Tesla to rebrand these features or face a sales suspension in California, though the company's manufacturing license was not revoked.
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.
A California regulator has temporarily halted an order to suspend Tesla's sales and manufacturing licenses, giving the company a chance to address concerns over misleading marketing of its self-driving features, while the case remains unresolved and could impact Tesla's autonomous vehicle plans.
A California judge ruled that Tesla's marketing of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems was deceptive, leading to a potential 30-day suspension of sales and manufacturing licenses, with Tesla given 90 days to clarify or remove misleading language.
Tesla has replaced the traditional Autopilot icon with the text 'Self-Driving' in FSD V14, citing the icon's outdatedness, and may reintroduce a new symbol in future updates. The update also includes significant UI and feature enhancements across Tesla vehicles, such as 3D maps, improved Dashcam features, and expanded AI assistant capabilities.
Ashok Elluswamy, a key Tesla executive and engineer, played a pivotal role in Tesla's bold move to eliminate ultrasonic sensors in favor of camera-based self-driving technology, aligning with Elon Musk's vision for full autonomy. Rising through Tesla's ranks since 2014, Elluswamy has been central to the company's AI and self-driving initiatives, including the launch of Tesla's robotaxi service and the development of Tesla's humanoid robot, Optimus. Despite limited public exposure, he is recognized for his hands-on approach, risk tolerance, and close alignment with Musk's ambitious goals, though Tesla's self-driving efforts continue to face scrutiny and legal challenges.
A Brooklyn woman cycling in Williamsburg was killed after being hit by a Tesla that fled the scene; police are investigating to identify the driver and the vehicle model, amid concerns about Tesla's autopilot safety features.
Tesla has agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit related to a 2019 crash involving Autopilot, following a series of legal cases that question the safety of its driver assist system, with the company facing increased scrutiny and pending lawsuits over Autopilot-related incidents.
Tesla has settled another wrongful death lawsuit related to Autopilot before trial, amid a rising number of lawsuits and fatalities involving its driver assistance systems. The company faces increased legal scrutiny following a landmark trial where a jury assigned blame to Tesla for a crash, leading to significant damages and a flood of new cases. Tesla's approach appears to be shifting towards settling these cases, but the growing number of incidents raises concerns about the safety and regulation of its ADAS features.
Tesla is requesting a federal court to overturn a $243 million verdict awarded to victims of a fatal crash, arguing that the mention of Elon Musk misled the jury and that the evidence was improperly presented, amid ongoing concerns about Tesla's Autopilot branding and self-driving claims.
