Tesla avoids 30-day California sales suspension after dropping misleading ‘Autopilot’ marketing

Electrek
By Fred LambertFeb 18, 2026, 8:56 am222 pts
Tesla has avoided a 30-day suspension of its dealer and manufacturer licenses in California after complying with a DMV order to stop using the term “Autopilot” in its vehicle marketing. The settlement closes a case that dragged on for nearly three years, and confirms what critics have argued all along:…

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