California threatens Tesla with 30-day suspension of sales license for deceptive self-driving claims
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California threatens Tesla with 30-day suspension of sales license for deceptive self-driving claims
Updated: 2025-12-17T20:09:35Z
California threatens Tesla with 30-day suspension of sales license for deceptive self-driving claims
Tesla is facing a major blow after California's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) threatened to suspend its sales license for 30 days due to allegedly deceptive advertising about the capabilities of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. The move has left many in the tech world wondering if Tesla's claims have finally gone too far.
According to reports, Tesla's advertising has been accused of misleading consumers by implying that FSD is more advanced than it actually is. This has led to a formal warning from California's DMV, which could have significant consequences for the electric vehicle giant.
- Tesla has been touting its FSD technology as capable of performing complex driving tasks without human intervention, but critics say this is not entirely accurate.
- The company has also faced criticism for using language that implies FSD is a more advanced feature than it actually is.
The news has sparked debate about the ethics of advertising in the tech industry and whether companies like Tesla are being transparent enough with their consumers. As we await further developments, one thing is certain: this could be a major setback for Tesla's plans to expand its sales operations in California.
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