Episode

Tesla's Insane Mode Is At The Center Of A $10 Million Test-Drive Lawsuit

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Autoblog News
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Aug 1, 2026
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Summary

Back in September 2024, Alemzewd Lawgalet, a 59-year-old federal employee, walked into a Tesla showroom in Arlington, Virginia, having never driven an electric car in her life. According to her complaint, she informed the staff of this fact and was told the Tesla Model Y she was about to test drive ...