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France Says Teslas FSD Falls Short Of Safety Bar Retail Turns Focus To Q2 Earnings

Published: Jul 22, 2026   |  Read Original Article ↗

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  • Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) fell 0.3% after France said its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system does not yet meet country's safety standards for approval, citing concerns over speeding, driver attention, and performance in complex urban environments.
  • Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot emphasized that FSD is not fully autonomous and drivers remain legally responsible for the vehicle at all times, with France continuing technical discussions with Tesla, the Netherlands, and other European countries to further evaluate the technology.
  • The development comes just hours before Tesla's second-quarter results with shares edging lower after posting losses in four of past five trading sessions.
  • Despite withholding approval for FSD, France stressed that France supports advanced driver assistance and autonomous vehicle technologies provided they meet strict safety standards.
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Growth Stock Metric Rating
TSLA Rating
47.0
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Growth Stock Scoring Breakdown

METRIC VALUE WEIGHT ANALYSIS
Sales Growth TTM ? 2.3% 25% 20.0 ptsMinimal (2.3%) - Very weak
EPS Growth Next 5Y ? 25.6% 25% 80.0 ptsVery Good (25.6%) - Good outlook
Target Price Upside ? 8.9% 20% 35.0 ptsBelow Screener (8.9%) - Target: $407.48 vs Current: $374.01
Gross Margin % ? 19.1% 15% 20.0 ptsThin (19.1%) - Low-margin business
Drawdown from 52-Wk High ? -25.0% 15% 80.0 ptsSolid Dip (-25.0%) - Good entry zone
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About TSLA

Consumer Cyclical Auto Manufacturers 134,785 employees Austin, TX, United States
  • Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, leases, and sells electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems in the United States, China, and internationally.
  • The company operates in two segments, Automotive; and Energy Generation and Storage.
  • The company offers electric vehicles, as well as sells automotive regulatory credits; and non-warranty maintenance services and collision, automotive insurance services, as well as part sales and retail merchandise sale.
  • It also provides sedans and sport utility vehicles through direct and used vehicle sales, a network of Tesla Superchargers, and in-app upgrades; purchase financing and leasing services; services for electric vehicles through its company-owned service locations and Tesla mobile service technicians; and vehicle limited warranties and extended service plans.
  • In addition, the company engages in the design, manufacture, installation, sale, and leasing of solar energy generation and energy storage products, and related services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers and utilities through its website, stores, and galleries, as well as through a network of channel partners.
  • Further, it provides services and repairs to its energy product customers, including under warranty and extended service plans; and various financing options to its residential customers; lithium-ion battery energy storage products, such as Powerwall and Megapack; energy generation products, including solar panels and solar roof; self-driving development and artificial intelligence software, vehicle control and infotainment software, and battery and powertrain.
  • The company was formerly known as Tesla Motors, Inc. and changed its name to Tesla, Inc. in February 2017.
  • Tesla, Inc. was incorporated in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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