The investigation by the Department of Justice focuses on whether Tesla committed securities and wire fraud by making unsupported claims regarding its self-driving vehicle capabilities, with a particular focus on statements made by CEO Elon Musk.
Tesla's use of advanced driver-assist features such as Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, alongside beta testing products, has raised safety concerns, leading to recalls and numerous crashes, some of which have been fatal.
The investigation includes examining whether Tesla's communications about self-driving vehicles, including claims made by Elon Musk, were misleading investors, which falls under securities fraud, and deceiving customers across state lines, categorized as wire fraud.
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