--- title: "Tesla May Lose the Ability to Sell Cars in California: TDS" date: "2025-07-29" modified: "2025-07-29" authors: - name: "Joel Feder" job_title: "Director of Content and Product" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/joel-feder" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/tesla-may-lose-the-ability-to-sell-cars-in-california-tds" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "The Downshift" --- # Tesla May Lose the Ability to Sell Cars in California: TDS ![Tesla Cybertruck electric vehicles sit parked in a storage lot in San Diego, California on April 11, 2025.]() *Tesla Cybertruck electric vehicles sit parked in a storage lot in San Diego, California on April 11, 2025. \Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images\* Good morning and welcome to *The Down Shift*, or *TDS* for short. *The Down Shift* is *The Drive*'s new weekday early morning quick rundown of the latest news that's bubbling. A quick hit that pairs well with the first sips of coffee. Today is the second installment of *TDS* and we already appreciate your feedback about the format and content via the comments section and email (tips@thedrive.com). Quick. Light. Easy to digest and glance at while grabbing that Pop-Tart, which are absolutely delicious, *TDS* brings a handful of headlines each summarized in a sentence with a link providing the ability to go deeper for readers that desire. The first cup of coffee is nearly done here, so let's get into it. 🚘 What I'm driving: The 2025 Lexus LC 500 Convertible left yesterday and with it went one heck of a V8 bark. A luxury plug-in hybrid crossover SUV took its place in the driveway. More on that tomorrow. πŸ”‹ Tesla's license to manufacture and sell vehicles in California [might be suspended]() for at least 30 days due to a lawsuit brought against the automaker by the California DMV over potentially misleading technology claims. πŸš• Waymo plans to launch its [autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas]() next year as [Lyft plans to enter]() the autonomous ride-hailing service game in the U.S. market. πŸ”Œ America's EV charging network is about to finally skyrocket as [deployment hits record levels](), and one European company is quietly about to [best the competition in America](). 🏭 McLaren broke ground on a new 50,000 square foot hub at the Port of Baltimore for its[ new vehicle processing center](). πŸ’Ά Stellantis [reported bleak financials]() noting a $1.7 billion tariff impact in 2025 and net revenues down 13% during the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024. 🏎️ Zenvo said the Aurora hypercar will [begin testing in North America]() after its Goodwood debut before being presented at Monterey Car Week in August. *Have feedback on the formatting of TDS? Send us a note: tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Overseeing what you see, read, touch, hear, and interact with from the vast lakes of Minnesota, Joel Feder shapes how The Drive looks and operates as the head of content and product initiatives. On a daily basis, Joel leads the newsroom and editorial staff playing point on both short-term coverage and long-term strategic plans. His mission is to help ensure The Drive shapes the future of automotive media by helping the team execute original reporting, breaking news, and exclusive opportunities. Regarded as an industry insider and recognized by colleagues, fellow journalists, and manufacturers as a point-person and leader in the industry, Joel owns and runs the largest automotive professionals group on Facebook in an effort to serve and help others. Joel serves as a juror for the World Car Awards. In addition, he is the board chair and chair of the governance and nominating committee for Move Forward MN, a local non-profit that helps at-risk youth with barrier-free mental health and housing services. While you’re reading this he’s either on his computer or iPhone chasing the latest news or drafting a story. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]() [Bluesky]() [Email]()