CA threatens Tesla with suspension of sales for deceptive self-driving claims
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- California regulators threaten Tesla with a 30-day suspension of its sales license due to deceptive marketing of self-driving features.
- Tesla must clarify the limitations of its 'Autopilot' and 'Full Self-Driving' technology within 90 days to avoid the suspension.
- Judge Juliet Cox found Tesla engaged in deceptive practices by overstating the capabilities of its autonomous technology.
- Tesla dismisses the ruling as regulatory overkill, stating no customers complained and sales will continue uninterrupted.
- Tesla faces declining sales globally, partly due to backlash against Elon Musk's political involvement and increased competition.
- Despite sales challenges, Tesla's stock price recently hit an all-time high, reflecting investor focus on AI and robotaxi developments.
- Tesla has begun testing robotaxis without human supervisors, despite ongoing legal and regulatory scrutiny over its self-driving claims.
- The company has faced lawsuits and a $240 million jury verdict over accidents linked to its Autopilot system.