German Consumer Group Files Lawsuit Against Tesla Over Privacy Concerns, CO2 Ads

German Consumer Group Files Lawsuit Against Tesla Over Privacy Concerns, CO2 Ads
A Tesla logo is seen in Los Angeles, on Jan. 12, 2018. Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
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BERLIN—Germany’s largest consumer protection group VZBV has filed a lawsuit against Tesla in a Berlin court over alleged misleading advertising and data protection violations, the group said on Tuesday.

The group said Tesla made misleading statements on how much carbon-dioxide emissions consumers save when purchasing a Tesla electric vehicle.

The car’s sentry mode, which records its surroundings, also violates data protection laws, according to the VZBV.

By Miranda Murray