Tesla Accused of Misleading South Korean Buyers on Self-Driving
A South Korean consumer group alleges Tesla misled buyers about its automated-driving software. For years, Tesla allegedly marketed Full Self-Driving (Supervised) to prospective customers there. Buyers often paid lump sums of 9.043 million won, about $6,726, the group says. These are allegations, not confirmed findings.
Quick glossaryTesla, Full Self-Driving (Supervised), lump sums
- Tesla
- A US electric car maker, best known for its electric cars and its driver-assist software.
- Full Self-Driving (Supervised)
- Tesla's driver-assist software that still needs a human ready to take control at any time.
- lump sums
- A single large payment made all at once, instead of spread out over several instalments or months.
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