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California DMV could halt Tesla sales for 30 days over ‘autopilot’ false advertising claims

Tesla could lose its license to sell vehicles in California for 30 days if it fails to correct advertising claims for its self-driving and autopilot features, which the state found to violate state la...

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California warns Tesla faces 30-day sale ban for misleading use of "autopilot"

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Calif. DMV ready to block Tesla sales if 'Autopilot' issue not solved

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Tesla avoids immediate sales halt in California amid autopilot claims

A California regulator has deferred an order for Tesla TSLA.O to suspend sales in its biggest U.S. market, giving the electric vehicle maker more time to address its accusation of misleading marketing...

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California ready to block sales of Tesla unless it changes ‘misleading’ autopilot claims

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Tesla Faces California Sales Halt Over Marketing of Autopilot

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Stock Market Today, Dec. 17: Tesla Shares Fall After California Moves to Restrict Autopilot Branding

However, the news today of a possible sales ban over Tesla's use of the term "autopilot" has dampened some of the market's enthusiasm from earlier in the week.

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Tesla Stock Is Down -- Regulators Are Taking Aim at 'Full Self-Driving'

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Tesla engaged in deceptive marketing for Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, judge rules

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California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Finds Tesla Violated California State Law

Tesla Cybertruck Credit: Tesla What you need to know: The California DMV finds Tesla Motors in violation of state law for misleadingly using the terms “autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving Capability” in the marketing of their electric vehicles and provides an opportunity for Tesla to address issues prior to an imposition of a penalty.

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California DMV finds Tesla Motors has violated state law for misleading use of the terms "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving Capability"

A hearing was held by the California Office of Administrative Hearings from July 21-25, 2025, and the proposed decision was issued on November 20, 2025.