Consumer group alleges Tesla misled South Korean buyers on automated-driving tech

Reuters reports a consumer group alleges Tesla misled South Korean customers about automated-driving tech. Separate reports say Tesla owners were arrested or face prison for using plug-in devices to unlock Full Self-Driving; these items don't clearly link to the allegation.

Timeline

1. 4 Nov, 08:20 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 4 Nov, 08:20 UTCPicked up on News
3. 4 Nov, 08:20 UTCReuters reports consumer group allegation

Top sources

• tesla autopilotGoogle Trends
• Tesla drivers used plug-in devices to unlock Full Self-Driving and face up to two years in prisonYahoo Autos
• Police book 80 people for illegally activating Tesla’s Full Self-Driving modeKorea JoongAng Daily
• 80 Tesla Owners Arrested For Allegedly 'Jailbreaking' Full Self-Driving ModeSlashGear
• South Korea clamps down on Tesla drivers for unlocking restricted full self-driving feature, $15,000 fines and prison possible sentences — suspects imported hardware from Europe and China, then traded tips on concealing activation logsTom's Hardware