While neither ruling addressed the merits of claims against Tesla, they represent a fresh setback for the carmaker just as Musk has staked the company’s future on autonomy. — Reuters
Tesla Inc failed to persuade an administrative judge to dismiss claims by a California regulator that the company overstated its vehicles’ self-driving capabilities – one of several ongoing regulatory investigations of the electric-car maker’s marketing.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has alleged that Tesla disseminated false statements about its “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” driver-assistance features, leading customers to believe they are more advanced than they are.
