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Tesla Challenges DMV Over Autopilot Advertising Decision
transportation2 days ago

Tesla Challenges DMV Over Autopilot Advertising Decision

Tesla has filed a California lawsuit to overturn a DMV ruling that labeled its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving labels as false advertising. The company had already adjusted branding—removing Autopilot from some listings and converting FSD to a subscription—while contending the names aren’t unambiguously false and that consumers understand their meaning. The DMV said it did not suspend Tesla’s license after the changes, but Tesla argues it didn’t receive due process in the hearings, highlighting the broader debate over how ADAS features are marketed in California.

via Gizmodo|
#autopilot#california-dmv#false-advertising
Florida Judge Denies Tesla Bid to Overturn $243 Million Autopilot Verdict
us-news4 days ago

Florida Judge Denies Tesla Bid to Overturn $243 Million Autopilot Verdict

A federal judge in Miami refused to overturn a $243 million jury verdict against Tesla over a 2019 Autopilot crash in Key Largo, upholding partial fault for Tesla (the jury assigned 33% responsibility) and the awarded compensatory damages of $19.5 million to Benavides’ estate and $23.1 million to Angulo, plus $200 million in punitive damages to be split between them; Tesla plans to appeal.

via HuffPost|
#autopilot#florida#jury-verdict
California DMV Forces Tesla to Drop Autopilot Branding in Compliance Action
technology6 days ago

California DMV Forces Tesla to Drop Autopilot Branding in Compliance Action

Tesla removed the Autopilot branding and Autosteer from new vehicles after the California DMV found marketing around its driver-assistance features misleading, a compliance action meant to avoid a 30-day suspension of Tesla's California dealer/manufacturer licenses and to align with consumer-protection rules, signaling regulatory pressure over how Autopilot/FSD are marketed.

via InsideEVs|
#autopilot#autosteer#california-dmv
Tesla Ends Autopilot as Standard, Shifts to FSD Subscriptions
technology1 month ago

Tesla Ends Autopilot as Standard, Shifts to FSD Subscriptions

Tesla is scrapping Autopilot as a standard feature and shifting Full Self-Driving to a monthly subscription. The $8,000 one-time FSD option disappears on Feb 14, 2026, with current pricing about $99/month and a likely price rise as the software improves. Existing owners keep their features, but new buyers will buy a car that requires ongoing payments to access driver-assist features—a Netflix-like model that regulators view as a way to sidestep branding issues and boost recurring revenue.

via Digital Trends|
#autopilot#fsd#pricing
Tesla Turns Steering Into a $99/Month Service
technology1 month ago

Tesla Turns Steering Into a $99/Month Service

Tesla will require a $99-per-month subscription to enable Autopilot’s lane-keeping and steering, with Full Self-Driving also moving to a subscription model after an $8,000 one-time option ends on Feb. 14. The move aligns with a broader push for recurring revenue amid regulatory scrutiny and ongoing lawsuits over driver-assist claims, while regulators consider actions that could impact Tesla’s California sales.

via Ars Technica|
#automotive-industry#autopilot#fsd
Tesla Turns Autopilot into a Paywalled Path to FSD
technology1 month ago

Tesla Turns Autopilot into a Paywalled Path to FSD

Tesla has removed Basic Autopilot as a standard feature on new Model 3 and Model Y in North America, making Autosteer available only to customers who subscribe to the Full Self-Driving package at $99/month; Traffic-Aware Cruise Control remains standard. The shift to a subscription model aligns with Tesla's plan to discontinue selling FSD as a one-time option and comes amid regulatory actions in California over Autopilot marketing claims.

via The Verge|
#autopilot#california#fsd
Altman and Musk Exchange Public Barbs Over AI Safety and OpenAI’s For-Profit Shift
technology1 month ago

Altman and Musk Exchange Public Barbs Over AI Safety and OpenAI’s For-Profit Shift

Sam Altman and Elon Musk escalated their feud on X, trading barbs about AI safety and OpenAI’s move to a for-profit structure amid a legal battle; Altman defended ChatGPT and criticized Tesla’s Autopilot after Musk warned against ChatGPT usage, as both leaders face lawsuits related to AI safety harms and ongoing questions about OpenAI’s nonprofit origins versus its for-profit transition.

via Business Insider|
#autopilot#chatgpt#elon-musk
Family sues Tesla over Autopilot failure in fatal 2024 Snohomish motorcycle crash
local1 month ago

Family sues Tesla over Autopilot failure in fatal 2024 Snohomish motorcycle crash

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.

via KOMO|
#autopilot#lawsuit#local
California Threatens Tesla with 30-Day Sales Ban Over Autopilot Claims
business2 months ago

California Threatens Tesla with 30-Day Sales Ban Over Autopilot Claims

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.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#autopilot#business#california-dmv
California Considers Halting Tesla Sales Over Autopilot Claims
business2 months ago

California Considers Halting Tesla Sales Over Autopilot Claims

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.

via CNN|
#autopilot#business#california
California Considers Banning Tesla Autopilot Sales Over False Advertising
business2 months ago

California Considers Banning Tesla Autopilot Sales Over False Advertising

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.

via CNN|
#autopilot#business#california-dmv
California Orders Tesla to Change Autopilot Branding Over Deceptive Marketing
business2 months ago

California Orders Tesla to Change Autopilot Branding Over Deceptive Marketing

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.

via Sherwood News|
#autopilot#business#california-dmv