California Could Suspend Tesla Manufacturing Over False Advertising Claim - CleanTechnica

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging that the company has repeatedly misled consumers through false advertising regarding its “Autopilot” and “Full Self Driving” (FSD) features. The suit claims Tesla’s marketing portrays these semi-autonomous systems as fully autonomous, which they are not. If successful, the DMV could suspend Tesla’s manufacturing operations at its Fremont, California factory for up to 30 days, potentially harming the company’s financial standing and reputation. The case, ongoing since 2022 and now in administrative court in Oakland, highlights California’s critical role as Tesla’s largest U.S. market and could influence how other automakers market similar technologies nationwide. The lawsuit centers on specific Tesla website claims, such as the car’s ability to autonomously navigate urban streets, intersections, and freeways, park itself, and even determine destinations based on a user’s calendar. California Attorney General Rob Bonta emphasized that these descriptions falsely suggest Tesla vehicles