Core Insights - The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will not suspend Tesla's sales and manufacturing licenses for 30 days due to Tesla's cessation of using the term "Autopilot" in its vehicle marketing in California [1][5] - This decision resolves a nearly three-year-long case regarding Tesla's marketing practices related to its advanced driver assistance systems [1][2] Group 1: Regulatory Actions - In November 2023, the DMV accused Tesla of violating state law by using deceptive marketing for its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems, claiming these terms misled customers about the capabilities of the systems [2] - An administrative law judge initially agreed with the DMV's request to suspend Tesla's licenses for 30 days as a penalty, but the DMV allowed Tesla 60 days to comply with the ruling [4] Group 2: Tesla's Response - Tesla has stopped using the term "Autopilot" in its marketing and modified the term "Full Self-Driving" to "Full Self-Driving (Supervised)" to clarify that driver supervision is required [3][5] - In January, Tesla discontinued Autopilot in the U.S. and Canada, which not only helped comply with the DMV but also aimed to boost adoption of the Full Self-Driving system, which requires a paid upgrade [5] Group 3: Financial Implications - The Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system, which previously required an $8,000 one-time fee, is now available through a monthly subscription of $99, with expectations of future price increases as the system improves [8]

Core Insights - Lucid Motors is launching a software update on July 30 that will enable hands-free highway driving for its Air sedans, marking a significant advancement in its driver assistance technology [1] - This update positions Lucid Motors among a select group of companies offering hands-free driving capabilities in the U.S., alongside Ford, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla [2] Company Specifics - The hands-free driving feature will initially be available only for the Air sedans, with a similar update for the Gravity SUV expected later this year [3] - The hands-free system is exclusive to customers who purchased the $2,500 "Dream Drive Pro" package, which includes a comprehensive suite of 32 sensors [3] - Lucid Motors has delivered approximately 20,000 vehicles since 2021, but the company has not disclosed how many customers have opted for the Dream Drive Pro package [4] Operational Details - Drivers using the hands-free system must remain attentive and ready to take control at any moment, similar to other driver assistance systems [5] - The hands-free feature will only be usable on "compatible" divided highways, and it relies on a camera-based system located on the steering column [5]