Tesla faces possible sales ban in California
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The Department of Motor Vehicles said it found that Tesla violated California state law by misleadingly using the terms “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving Capability” in the marketing of its electric vehicles.
The judge ruled Tesla should have to suspend manufacturing and sales in California for 30 days, but the DMV stayed those rulings for 90 days to allow Tesla to comply.
California DMV threatens Tesla with a 30-day sales ban over misleading ‘full self-driving’ claims, citing consumer protection concerns.
Tesla Cybertruck Credit: Tesla What you need to know: The California DMV finds Tesla Motors in violation of state law for misleadingly using the terms “autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving Capability” in the marketing of their electric vehicles and provides an opportunity for Tesla to address issues prior to an imposition of a penalty.
Tesla stock came under pressure on Wednesday after touching an all-time high earlier in the session, as investors reacted to fresh regulatory scrutiny in California that could complicate the company’s ambitions for self-driving technology.