# California Department of Motor Vehicles

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Tesla Pivots on 'Autopilot' Branding to Avert California License Suspension
2026-02-19 06:09:59 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Tesla has reached a settlement with the California Department of Motor Vehicles, agreeing to cease using the 'Autopilot' brand in state marketing to avoid a 30-day license suspension. The move follows regulatory findings that the terminology was misleading regarding the actual capabilities of the driver-assistance systems.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/tesla-california-dmv-autopilot-branding-settlement

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