Overview
- Tesla launched a free 30‑day Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) trial in North America tied to Version 14, available to eligible owners on v14.2 or later with access to new features like Speed Profiles and Arrival Options.
- Supervised passenger ride‑alongs begin across cities in Germany, France and Italy in December, offering non‑drivers a firsthand look at FSD navigating local roads.
- Tesla told customers it expects Dutch approval in February 2026, but the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) said the timeline remains uncertain and will include a February demonstration before any decision.
- Elon Musk said major automakers have declined to license Tesla’s FSD, with Ford’s CEO previously favoring Waymo, reflecting industry caution over validation and liability.
- Regulatory scrutiny continues in the U.S., where NHTSA is investigating reports of FSD running red lights and wrong‑way driving, alongside owner accounts of failures at railroad crossings.