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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Erin Keller

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

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has given Tesla 90 days to modify the marketing of its driver-assistance technology, warning that the electric carmaker could face a temporary ban on vehicle sales in the state if it fails to comply.

The DMV’s action stems from a ruling Tuesday by an administrative judge who found that terms such as “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” in Tesla’s advertising could be misleading to consumers.

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