Tesla(US:TSLA) Benzinga·2025-11-25 07:56Core Insights - Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system is set to expand into Europe, with the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) confirming a demonstration is expected in February 2026 [1][2][3] Regulatory Insights - RDW stated that the timeline for the FSD demonstration is not guaranteed, but both Tesla and the authority are working towards it, emphasizing road safety as a priority [3] - The approval process for new technology requires a member state to submit an application to the European Commission, which must then receive majority approval from member states for exemptions to be granted [5][6] - If majority approval is not achieved, the exemption will only apply to the submitting member state, allowing other states to independently review the application [6] Market Position and Competition - Tesla CEO Elon Musk indicated that the company has offered FSD technology to traditional automakers without any interest, suggesting that these companies risk falling behind in the autonomous driving sector [7] - An analyst from Melius Research noted that Tesla maintains a competitive edge over its rivals due to its advancements in FSD technology [7] Product Development - Musk described the upcoming FSD v14.3 update as a crucial step towards achieving unsupervised autonomous driving capabilities [8] - Positive feedback has been received regarding the improvements in FSD v14, with notable advancements compared to previous versions [8] Stock Performance - Tesla's stock (TSLA) experienced a significant increase of 6.82% to $417.78 at market close, with a slight rise to $418.78 in after-hours trading [9]