Judge Rejects Tesla’s Request to Dismiss California’s Lawsuit Claiming False Advertising

A California judge has rejected Tesla’s request to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it by the state alleging the company overstated its claims of self-driving capabilities. The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) claims in its lawsuit the company made several statements that were “untrue or misleading” when advertising that its vehicles were “equipped” or “partially equipped” with autopilot and driver-assistance features, according to court filings. The state also claims Tesla continues to lead people to believe the features allow the vehicle to operate autonomously. The alleged false marketing violates state law, according to the lawsuit. As a result, the DMV is asking the judge to suspend Tesla’s license to make and sell vehicles in the state and for payment to Tesla owners for any financial loss....