Source: The Verge
Summary
Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) over the agency’s description of Autopilot, the company’s advanced driver-assistance system. The lawsuit claims the DMV’s labeling of Autopilot as “false advertising” is “misleading and deceptive”. Tesla argues that the DMV’s statements will confuse consumers and harm the company’s business. The lawsuit is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Tesla and the DMV over Autopilot.
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The announcement sounds ambitious.
Tesla sues California DMV over Autopilot labeling. The DMV said Autopilot is “false advertising”, Tesla says that’s “misleading and deceptive”. Because what’s a little regulatory disagreement when you’re changing the world? The lawsuit is just the latest in the Autopilot saga. Meanwhile, Autopilot remains available, because who needs clear labeling anyway?
Author: Evan Null
