The judge ruled Tesla should have to suspend manufacturing and sales in California for 30 days, but the DMV stayed those rulings for 90 days to allow Tesla to comply.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has identified at least 80 incidents.
Texting while driving is banned in nearly every state, even with the use of advanced driver-assistance systems like Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software.
Tesla claimed in a weekend social media post that a Dutch regulator was set to approve its Full Self-Driving mode. It seems the regulator isn't quite in line with Tesla.
The permit is the final regulatory step to launch a robotaxi service in Arizona, a state that has become a hub of autonomous vehicle technology testing and development.
Tesla must pay the plaintiffs $200 million in punitive damages, the jury said.
Self-driving technology on which Elon Musk has staked future of his company debuts in Texas.
This article is about SpaceX, not Tesla. It reports that Morgan Stanley analysts predict SpaceX could reach a $101 billion valuation due to its reusable rockets, crew launches, Starship vehicle, and the Starlink satellite network. For Tesla enthusiasts, this highlights the continued growth and ambition of Elon Musk's broader portfolio, though it does not contain direct news about Tesla vehicles or its automotive business.