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Tesla Sues DMV Over Autopilot False Advertising Ruling

2/24/2026

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Tesla filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to overturn a ruling that found its Autopilot marketing false advertising.
The DMV required Tesla to revise its marketing language after determining it misled consumers about vehicle capabilities, a $243 million verdict in the case.
Tesla complied with the demands while arguing the DMV failed to prove consumer confusion.

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Tesla filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to overturn a ruling that found its Autopilot marketing false advertising.
The DMV required Tesla to revise its marketing language after determining it misled consumers about vehicle capabilities, a $243 million verdict in the case.
Tesla complied with the demands while arguing the DMV failed to prove consumer confusion.