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Elon Musk Promised Self-Driving Teslas In 2016—Now Customers Are Suing Him To Make Good On His Promise
ZivFin AnalysisApr 21, 2026
Tesla Inc. is facing an international backlash over self-driving promises the carmaker made nearly a decade ago, with class actions now spanning California, Australia and a fresh European campaign. The suits land two days before Tesla reports first-quarter earnings. The latest front opened last week in the Netherlands, where a Dutch Tesla owner launched a campaign organizing European drivers who paid thousands for automated driving they still cannot access. An Australian law firm is pursuing a p