California judge rules that Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing around Autopilot

A California administrative law judge has determined that Tesla's promotional tactics regarding its 'Autopilot' and 'Full Self-Driving' technology have been misleading. As a result, the judge has recommended a suspension of up to 30 days for the company’s operations within the state, as per the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Steve Gordon, the DMV director who initiated the false advertising complaint against Tesla in 2022, stated that the agency will provide the automaker with a 90-day window to rectify or eliminate any misleading language associated with its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features before any suspension of its sales license takes effect. To prevent any disruption in Tesla’s manufacturing activities, the DMV has agreed to pause the enforcement of the suspension order. Meanwhile, Tesla's stock saw a notable increase, closing at a record high on Tuesday, driven by heightened excitement on Wall Street regarding the company’s forthcoming Robotaxi initiatives. Further updates on this developing situation are expected.