NHTSA Tells Tesla To Stop Exaggerating Model S Safety Rating 284
cartechboy writes "There's always that kid in the class that ruins it for everyone when being graded on a curve. At the moment, that kid is Tesla and Elon Musk. Tesla's been proudly claiming the Model S is one of the safest cars in the word despite the recent fire controversy. And while it may be just that, claiming it earned 5.4 stars from NHTSA isn't pleasing the safety agency as there is no such thing as a rating higher than five. While NHTSA already released a statement indirectly to Tesla saying it doesn't release ratings higher than 5, Tesla continued to promote this fictitious rating. Now NHTSA has updated its guidelines explicitly stating safety ratings are whole numbers only and that 5 stars is the maximum advertisers can claim. If advertisers and automakers decide to disregard these rules NHTSA is threatening removal from the program or referral to state authorities for appropriate action. Basically, hey Tesla, stop making false claims."
He'll love that (Score:5, Funny)
My car's rating is higher than the maximum rating allowed by the NHTSA.
I wonder what Elon's rebuttal to this will be... (Score:5, Funny)
neener neener neener (Score:5, Funny)
Liar liar car on fire!
(preparing to duck my head) (Score:5, Funny)
If you like your Tesla safety rating, you can keep your Tesla safety rating.
Re:Misleading (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Sorry NHTSA (Score:5, Funny)
Re:I wonder what Elon's rebuttal to this will be.. (Score:5, Funny)
The next Tesla ad will claim a safety rating of 11.0 stars from the NHTSA (small print: National Highway Tesla Sales Association).
What a piece of Junk! (Score:5, Funny)
"She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts."
Re:He'll love that (Score:5, Funny)
Mine goes to 11.
Re:Up next: "Zero Emissions" claim (Score:4, Funny)
When it catches fire?
It creates emissions then...
Re:(preparing to duck my head) (Score:3, Funny)
I voted for the Tesla safety rating before I voted against it.
Was that so you could see what was in it?
Re:Misleading (Score:5, Funny)
Not... Sure .. if I should take the advice from a 93 Escort wagon when it comes to car safety.