No more Teslas in California? It's possible, but not likely.

The Department of Motor Vehicles in California has had it up to here. The company may no longer be allowed to sell its cars in the state because of the Department of Motor Vehicles' displeasure.

The chief of industry services at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Ailene Short, filed a complaint against the company, accusing them of using misleading language in their marketing. The names of the features themselves, as well as the descriptions of what the features should enable the car to do, are "untrue or misleading, and not based on facts."

There is a complaint about the language on the website.

• You can tell your car where to go by getting in. Your car will take you there if you don't say anything. Your car will be able to figure out the best route through the city.

• "When you arrive at your destination, simply step out at the entrance and your car will enter park seek mode, automatically searching for a spot and parking itself" There is a tap on your phone.

• The system can be used to conduct short and long-distance trips without the need for the person in the driver's seat.

The autopilot feature is standard on all new cars, and it allows for automatic steering, lane changes, and braking. The full self driving feature, which costs $12,000 for users to opt into, was launched in September of 2021. The National Transportation Safety Board had an issue with the name because it implied that the car would be fully self-sufficient. Full Self Driving still requires the driver to be alert and active in case of an emergency or malfunction.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles claims that the descriptions add to the illusion of independence. The complaint acknowledges that the current enabled features need active driver supervision and do not make the vehicle autonomously. According to the complaint, this statement is confusing and misleading to potential drivers.

In an interview with theTesla Owners Silicon Valley, Musk stated that without self-driving cars, the company is worthless. The company did not reply to the request for comment.

The license to sell cars in California could be revoked if the complaint succeeds. The cars that have already been sold and are currently being driven in California will not be affected by this. It would prevent more cars from being sold under the idea of self-drive.

The actual consequences for the misleading language may not be much less severe because of the fact that the complaint allows for any other and further action as it may deem appropriate under the circumstances. According to the LA Times, the Department of Motor Vehicles will ask the company to better educate drivers about the limitations of its autopilot and full self- driving features, as well as to advertise to consumers.

Despite the grand gesture, it seems thatTesla may be getting a slap on the wrist for false advertising. It's unlikely that a California without a electric car will become a reality.