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California DMV rules Tesla's Autopilot marketing misleading

Dec 16, 2025 · Finding · auto

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California's DMV adopted a judge's finding that Tesla misled consumers with 'Autopilot' and 'Full Self-Driving' marketing, staying a sales suspension if Tesla corrected it; Tesla complied in early 2026.

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Source: DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law - California DMV

1. DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law - California DMV
2. Tesla Takes Corrective Action to Avoid DMV Suspension - California DMV

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