Tesla's battle with the California Department of Motor Vehicles isn't over after all
TechCrunch • • business
Key Points:
- Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to challenge a ruling that accused the company of deceptive marketing regarding its vehicles' automated driving capabilities.
- The DMV had determined that Tesla overstated the functionality of its "Autopilot" feature, violating state law, but initially decided not to suspend Tesla's sales and manufacturing licenses.
- The lawsuit follows the DMV's decision to allow Tesla 60 days to comply after the company ceased using the term "Autopilot" in its California marketing, despite an administrative law judge supporting a 30-day license suspension.
- The case highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny over Tesla's marketing practices and the legal battle over the portrayal of its automated driving technology.
