Tesla and self-driving: 'Autopilot' term discontinued

Tesla has complied with an order by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and stopped using the term "Autopilot" in its marketing of electric vehicles. This decision follows disputes over claims related to self-driving.

The company had already modified the use of the expression "Full Self-Driving", clarifying that this functionality requires driver supervision. The move avoids a 30-day suspension of Tesla's license.

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