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Final Judicial Ruling
Judge Beth Bloom rejects Tesla's bid, upholding the $243 million judgment in full.
Compliance Confirmed
California DMV confirms Tesla is back in compliance, officially avoiding the 30-day suspension.
Market Impact
Reports surface of a 45% sales decline in China alongside safety concerns.
Corrective Action
Tesla stops using 'Autopilot' in California marketing to comply with state regulations.
Safety Data Release
NHTSA SGO data reveals a spike in crashes and an undisclosed hospitalization.
Missed Expansion Targets
Tesla fails to meet Musk's goal of 500 cars and expansion to 8-10 cities.
Tesla's Legal Challenge
Tesla files a motion to overturn the verdict, arguing the evidence did not support the jury's findings.
Preliminary Finding
DMV issues a preliminary finding of non-compliance and threatens license suspension.
Robotaxi Launch
Tesla officially launches its Robotaxi pilot program in Austin, Texas.
Initial Jury Verdict
A federal jury awards $243 million to the family of the victim, finding Tesla partially liable.
DMV Investigation Opens
California DMV files a complaint against Tesla for misleading marketing regarding ADAS.
Fatal Florida Crash
A Tesla Model 3 operating on Autopilot collides with a semi-truck, resulting in a fatality.
A federal judge has upheld a $243 million jury verdict against Tesla concerning a fatal 2019 Autopilot crash, marking a major legal defeat for the automaker. The ruling exhausts Tesla's primary options to avoid the massive payout at the trial court level, setting a high-stakes precedent for future litigation involving autonomous driving technologies.
Tesla has reached a settlement with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, avoiding a 30-day suspension of its state licenses by removing 'Autopilot' from its marketing materials. The regulator had previously deemed the branding misleading, marking a significant shift in how the EV giant communicates its driver-assistance capabilities.
Recent NHTSA data reveals Tesla's Austin-based Robotaxi fleet is experiencing a crash rate significantly higher than human drivers, with 14 total incidents since June 2025. The service remains far behind Elon Musk's initial rollout targets, facing both technical hurdles and increasing regulatory scrutiny.