California Says Tesla Deceived Consumers With Its Self-Driving Claims

The Department of Motor Vehicles gives Elon Musk’s EV company 60 days to change how it promotes Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features or face a 30-day sales ban.

Tesla's License To Sell And Make Vehicles In California Suspended By Judge For 30 Days, Elon Musk-Led Company Ordered To Rebrand 'Autopilot'

A California Administrative Law Judge has ruled that Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ: TSLA) marketing around its Autopilot and full self-driving systems has been deceptive, and has since suggested punitive measures against the company and its operations in the state.
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California DMV finds Tesla Motors has violated state law for misleading use of the terms "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving Capability"

A hearing was held by the California Office of Administrative Hearings from July 21-25, 2025, and the proposed decision was issued on November 20, 2025.
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