Tesla's currently in hot water because of its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems. The automaker is currently a part of an National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation and there are multiple calls for the brand's advanced systems to be removed from the vehicles. Controversy seems to follow Tesla's vehicles. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has become the latest to voice its concerns regarding Tesla's driver-assist systems.
CA DMV Goes After Tesla
The California DMV has accused Tesla of falsely advertising its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving systems, reports the Los Angeles Times. While these driver-assist systems have names that make them sound like they can handle all driving tasks without any help from a driver, that's far from the case. The DMV also alleges that the all-electric automaker misled customers with language that overstated the systems capabilities.
In complaints filed with the state Office of Administrative Hearings before the end of July, the DMV claims that Tesla "made or disseminated statements that are untrue or misleading, and not based on facts." As part of its proof, the DMV points to Tesla's website where it found language of how the automaker exaggerates its driver-assist systems' capabilities.
"All you need to do is get in and tell your car where to go," Tesla's website reads. "If you don't say anything, your car will look at your calendar and take you there as the assumed destination. Your Tesla will...
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