Tesla faces possible sales ban in California
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California regulators say the terms "autopilot" and "full self-driving capability" mislead consumers into thinking Teslas are fully self-driving when that's not true.
The DMV said Tesla’s use of terms like “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” to describe its advanced driver assist systems “is misleading and violates state law.” The agency ordered a 30-day suspension of Tesla’s license to sell cars in the state if Tesla does not fix marketing concerns surrounding the term “Autopilot” within a 60-day window.
The California DMV has given Tesla 90 days to change its advertising language, or face a 30 day dealership suspension.
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