--- title: "Weekend Round-Up: Buttigieg Slams Trump Admin, BYD Challenges Tesla And More" description: "This week, Pete Buttigieg criticized the Trump administration for rescinding airline passenger rights. BYD faces a 30% sales decline in China while challenging Tesla. Tesla is appealing against Unibev" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/277368158.md" published_at: "2026-03-01T18:31:17.000Z" --- # Weekend Round-Up: Buttigieg Slams Trump Admin, BYD Challenges Tesla And More > This week, Pete Buttigieg criticized the Trump administration for rescinding airline passenger rights. BYD faces a 30% sales decline in China while challenging Tesla. Tesla is appealing against Unibev over the 'Cybercab' trademark and suing the California DMV over false advertising related to 'Autopilot.' Additionally, New York Governor Kathy Hochul withdrew a proposal to expand robotaxis beyond NYC. This week has been a whirlwind of news, with former Transportation Secretary **Pete Buttigieg** criticizing the **Donald Trump** administration, **BYD** taking on **Tesla** in the Chinese market, and Tesla filing an appeal against Unibev over the ‘Cybercab’ trademark. Let’s dive into the details. ## **Buttigieg Criticizes Trump Administration Over Passenger Rights** Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has publicly criticized the Trump administration for rescinding passenger protection laws in the airline sector. James Blair, White House Deputy for Legislative, Political, and Public Affairs, also expressed his frustration with **American Airlines Holdings Inc.** for a 2.5-hour flight delay due to a hydraulic fluid issue. Read the full article here. ## **BYD Challenges Tesla In Chinese Market** Chinese electric vehicle company BYD is gearing up to regain its market share in China, following a 30% year-over-year sales decline in January. This marks the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year sales declines for the company. Read the full article here. ## **Tesla Files Appeal Against Unibev Over ‘Cybercab’ Trademark** Tesla Inc. has reportedly filed an appeal with the U.S. Patents and Trademarks Office (USPTO) against French beverage maker **Unibev** over the “Cybercab” name. The company has accused Unibev of fraud, among other things. Read the full article here. ## **Tesla Sues California DMV Over False Advertising Row** Tesla is suing the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) following a false advertising row around its “Autopilot” term. The company claims that the DMV did not provide evidence of customer confusion about the technologies’ capabilities. Read the full article here. ## **Kathy Hochul Withdraws Proposal To Allow Robotaxis Outside NYC** New York Governor **Kathy Hochul** has reportedly withdrawn a proposal to allow robotaxis to operate outside of New York City. The proposal required AV companies to demonstrate local support and adherence to high safety standards. 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