Tesla faced a ruling from California Administrative Law Judge Juliet E. Cox regarding its marketing of Autopilot and Full-Self Driving, where the judge found the company to be deceptive in its practices.
The ruling favored the California Department of Motor Vehicles, which accused Tesla of misleading marketing in 2022, resulting in a recommended 30-day suspension of Tesla's selling and manufacturing licenses in California.
Tesla has been given a 60-day deadline to rectify any misleading claims related to Autopilot and FSD or face the implementation of the suspension by the DMV.
Deceptive Marketing Ruling
California judge found Tesla deceptive in its marketing of Autopilot and Full-Self Driving technologies, leading to a recommended license suspension.
Rectification Deadline
Tesla has 60 days to address and correct any misleading statements about Autopilot and FSD to avoid a 30-day license suspension in California.
- The ruling exposes Tesla's marketing practices around Full Self-Driving technology, highlighting the importance of transparent and accurate information in the autonomous driving industry.
- This legal ruling could have significant consequences for Tesla's operations in California, potentially impacting its ability to sell and manufacture vehicles in the state.
The ruling against Tesla in the deceptive FSD advertising case underscores the need for clear and accurate communication in the development and marketing of autonomous driving technologies. Tesla's response to the verdict and actions taken within the specified timeline will be closely monitored by regulatory authorities and industry observers.