"The DMV had accused Tesla of misleading consumers by using brand names Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) for their vehicles' advanced driver assistance features. The regulator had told judge Juliet Cox of the state Office of Administrative Hearings that the names falsely implied the cars operate autonomously. But Gordon said on Tuesday the DMV wants to give Tesla one more chance to be able to remedy the situation, adding that he hoped Tesla will find a way to get these misleading statements corrected."
"The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) ordered the suspension of Tesla's manufacturing and sales licenses for 30 days, adopting a judge's proposals, but immediately put them on hold, DMV director Steve Gordon told reporters on Tuesday. The DMV said it stayed the suspension of Tesla's ability to sell vehicles for 90 days and stayed its manufacturing license indefinitely. Tesla did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment."
"A lawyer for Tesla previously said the company had clearly and consistently explained that its vehicles purchased with Autopilot and FSD software require driver supervision and are not autonomous. Tesla has never misled consumers. Never. And not even close, the lawyer said in a hearing. The order is a potential setback for Tesla and its marketing of autonomous vehicles, but the stay is a relief."
California's Department of Motor Vehicles ordered suspension of Tesla's manufacturing and sales licenses, then immediately put the suspension on hold. The DMV accused Tesla of misleading consumers by using the Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) names, saying the branding falsely implied autonomous operation and informed judge Juliet Cox of those concerns. Director Steve Gordon said the agency will give Tesla another chance to remedy misleading statements and noted options to appeal. Tesla's lawyer maintained the company clearly explains that Autopilot and FSD require driver supervision and denied any intent to mislead. The stay provides Tesla a reprieve while regulatory and legal processes continue.
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