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Tesla is trying to expand its robotaxi service, which so far is only being tested in Austin, Texas, to additional markets.
This suit has been brewing for some time. The state DMV started investigating Tesla for possible misleading advertising in 2021 and then sent an official inquiry to the automaker roughly a year later.
Tesla is reportedly expanding its early Robotaxi testing in San Francisco, California, after it launched the program in Austin, Texas.
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CNET on MSNCalifornia DMV Seeking 30-Day Tesla Sale Suspension for Unrealistic 'Autopilot,' 'Full Self-Driving' ClaimsThe largest EV market in the US alleges that the largest EV manufacturer is misleading drivers with its autonomous claims.
The Texas-based EV manufacturer could be subject to punishment for its advertising practices in the Golden State.
The company said its timeline for Robotaxi launch had been moved up and the service could launch as soon as Friday.
The number of new Tesla Inc. vehicles registered in California fell once again as the company continued to lose ground in the largest US market for electric vehicles.
Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk are walking an increasingly difficult tightrope as the company navigates declining electric vehicle sales and an autonomous driving business that has yet to get off the ground.