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Tesla Faces $10 Billion Ruling Over Self-Driving Promises

4/18/2025

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A court has ordered Tesla to either upgrade or compensate owners of nearly 4 million vehicles that fall short of promised full self-driving features. This ruling arises from a misleading claim made in 2016, with potential costs soaring to $10 billion, threatening Tesla's reputation and its standing in the competitive auto industry.

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A court has ordered Tesla to either upgrade or compensate owners of nearly 4 million vehicles that fall short of promised full self-driving features. This ruling arises from a misleading claim made in 2016, with potential costs soaring to $10 billion, threatening Tesla's reputation and its standing in the competitive auto industry.