California judge rules that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing around Autopilot
TeslaTesla(US:TSLA) CNBC·2025-12-17 00:00

Core Viewpoint - A California administrative law judge has ruled that Tesla's marketing of its "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving" systems was deceptive, leading to potential suspension of its sales and manufacturing licenses in the state [1][2]. Group 1: Legal and Regulatory Developments - The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has initiated a complaint against Tesla for false advertising regarding its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems [2]. - Tesla has been given a 90-day period to clarify or remove any misleading language related to its Autopilot and FSD systems before any suspension of its sales license is enforced [2]. - The DMV has decided to stay the order to suspend Tesla's manufacturing license, ensuring that factory operations in California will not be interrupted during this period [2]. Group 2: Market Reaction - Despite the legal challenges, Tesla's stock price reached a record high, driven by increased enthusiasm on Wall Street regarding the company's plans for Robotaxis [3].