California judge backs up to 30-day Tesla cars sales suspension over Autopilot marketing

Tesla is under fresh regulatory scrutiny in California after a judge ruled that the company misled consumers about its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. The judge recommended a 30-day suspension of Tesla's sales license due to deceptive marketing practices. This ruling relates to a false advertising complaint lodged by the California DMV in 2022. However, the DMV will provide Tesla a 90-day window to amend its marketing language before imposing any suspension. Importantly, actions against Tesla’s manufacturing license will be stayed, ensuring factory operations remain unaffected. This ruling adds to the increasing regulatory challenges as Tesla aims to lead in autonomous driving. While this legal issue raises concerns, Tesla’s stock closed at a record high recently, reflecting continued investor confidence despite regulatory headwinds. The situation emphasizes the need for Tesla to navigate marketing language revisions that satisfy regulators while maintaining its narrative on autonomy.