Court Ruling Against Tesla Threatens to Put the Brakes on California Sales

Core Viewpoint - California's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) may temporarily suspend Tesla's vehicle sales due to misleading claims about its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features, following a judge's ruling against the company [1][2]. Group 1: Regulatory Actions - The DMV has given Tesla 60 days to modify how it describes its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features to consumers [1]. - If Tesla does not comply within the 60-day period, it will face a 30-day suspension of its dealer license, preventing vehicle sales in California during that time [2][3]. - The DMV's action to suspend Tesla stems from years of complaints regarding the company's advertising practices [3]. Group 2: Legal and Marketing Issues - Tesla's marketing of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features has been controversial, leading to a class-action lawsuit questioning whether these features imply no driver supervision is needed [5]. - Some lawsuits allege that Tesla's marketing has contributed to accidents due to drivers over-relying on the technology [5]. - In response to regulatory scrutiny, Tesla has added "(Supervised)" to its Full Self-Driving feature description [3]. Group 3: Company Response - Tesla has not publicly commented on the DMV's recent actions or the judge's ruling [4]. - The company is also working to expand its self-driving features to international markets where it sells vehicles [5].