Elon Musk's Self-Driving Tesla Lies Are Finally Catching Up to Him
4 days ago
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- A federal judge in San Francisco approved a class-action lawsuit against Tesla for exaggerated self-driving claims dating back to 2016.
- Tesla faces reputational and legal challenges as its autonomous driving claims are scrutinized, with a 13% drop in global EV sales in H1 2025.
- A Miami jury found Tesla partially responsible for a fatal 2019 crash involving Autopilot, ordering $243 million in damages.
- Tesla's robotaxi pilot in Austin, with human safety drivers, lags behind competitors like Waymo, which operates in multiple U.S. cities.
- Elon Musk's unfulfilled promises, like a million robotaxis by 2020, contrast with Tesla's declining used car values and legal setbacks.
- Tesla argues Musk's claims are 'puffery,' but courts are increasingly holding the company accountable for safety and misleading statements.
- Experts criticize Tesla's dual approach: marketing self-driving capabilities while blaming drivers for accidents.