Tesla allegedly pressured the RDW over its FSD review

Released emails show that Tesla allegedly tried to influence the review of its Full Self-Driving technology by the RDW, the Dutch vehicle approval authority. The American automaker reportedly pushed for a more favorable process during the assessment.

The system, which still requires driver supervision, does not yet have broad European approval. The case is reviving debate over the role of automakers in authorization procedures and the criteria used to assess advanced driver-assistance features.