Regulators are challenging Tesla’s self-driving claims, putting its AI and robotaxi ambitions under renewed scrutiny, today, Dec. 17, 2025.

A court in California, United States, ruled that Tesla’s autonomous driving advertisements, which were found to be misleading, could lead to a one-month suspension of vehicle manufacturing and sales.According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on the 17th,

Barron’s took the latest version, number 14, of Tesla’s FSD for several spins, as we have with prior versions, to help investors not exposed to the technology understand the current state of play. It’s getting better.

Tesla shares hit their highest in nearly a year on Monday after CEO Elon Musk said the electric-vehicle maker was testing its robotaxis without safety monitors in the front passenger seat.

Tesla's stock reached its all-time closing high today, marking the first time it's achieved this level in a year.

The optimism centers around Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk’s aspiration to turn Tesla into a powerhouse in robotics and AI, the booming technology that has driven global stocks to record highs. The company’s push into autonomous vehicles has drawn praise from analysts, with some saying Tesla will be a “game changer” in this field.

Tesla stock closed at a new record high on Tuesday as investors rallied around CEO Elon Musk’s robotaxi vision, boosting shares despite slower electric vehicle sales.