Tesla Faces Legal Battle Over Autopilot: Misleading Claims Under Fire

Tesla is embroiled in a legal case in California where it's facing accusations over the purported capabilities of its Autopilot system. A judge has ruled that the company must confront claims that it overstated what Autopilot could do.

A Judge's Decision

Judge Juliet Cox of the California Office of Administrative Hearings confirmed that the state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has leveled allegations against Tesla, which—if proven correct—may necessitate serious enforcement actions. The DMV contends that Tesla misled consumers through promotional materials that suggested its vehicles were closer to being fully autonomous than they really are.

The Core of the Allegations

Two years ago, the California DMV asserted that Tesla exaggerated the capabilities of its Autopilot system. Promotional materials implied that Tesla vehicles