Tesla Gains as US Regulators Extend Self-Driving Probe Deadline
Tesla shares edged higher Friday after regulators granted the automaker additional time to respond to allegations of traffic violations involving its full self-driving technology. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration extended Tesla's response deadline to February 23, buying the company five extra weeks to address concerns about vehicles running red lights and driving erratically.
The investigation, launched in October 2025, follows dozens of reports describing dangerous autonomous driving behavior. Tesla's stock showed resilience despite the ongoing probe, trading NEAR its 52-week high and above key technical indicators. Wall Street anticipates accelerated development of Tesla's Robotaxi platform as the company navigates regulatory scrutiny.
