Event Brief
Tesla Drops 'Autopilot' to Comply with Ruling
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
Summary: Tesla will stop using 'Autopilot' in California marketing, per DMV.
WHO: Tesla
WHAT: Stops using 'Autopilot' term in marketing
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 11:53 AM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: To comply with state regulations
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