According to @SawyerMerritt, a local TV station in Hokkaido, Japan recently aired his video demonstrating Tesla FSD (Supervised) V14 navigating snowy conditions. As reported by Sawyer Merritt, the broadcast offered valuable insights for viewers in Hokkaido, a region known for heavy snowfall, highlighting the practical applications and reliability of Tesla's autonomous driving technology in challenging winter environments. This exposure underscores growing interest in advanced driver-assistance systems and their potential to address region-specific mobility needs.

According to Sawyer Merritt on Twitter, Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) V14 reached 1.1 million active subscriptions as of December 31, 2025. Tesla also offered a 45-day free trial of FSD V14 to over 1.5 million HW4 Tesla owners in North America during late November and early December 2025. As reported by Sawyer Merritt, these trial periods concluded in January 2026, potentially impacting future subscription levels. This milestone highlights Tesla's growing footprint in AI-powered autonomous driving, presenting significant business opportunities for software-based automotive revenue streams.

According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) v14 enabled a driver to travel entirely autonomously from a dealership to home, handling complex road conditions including construction zones and temporary highway employees without intervention. This real-world demonstration underscores the practical advancements and reliability of FSD v14, highlighting its potential to accelerate adoption of autonomous vehicle technology for everyday users and expand business opportunities in the self-driving car market.

According to Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), Tesla's Cybertruck has received the Full Self-Driving (FSD) V14 update in South Korea, marking the first deployment of FSD for Cybertruck owners in the region. This rollout highlights Tesla's commitment to expanding AI-powered autonomous driving technology internationally. The FSD V14 update leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to enhance real-time navigation, object detection, and decision-making. For the South Korean market, this move signals significant business opportunities for AI-driven mobility solutions and paves the way for further regulatory acceptance and integration of autonomous vehicles in Asia. Source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter.

According to Sawyer Merritt, more Tesla owners have purchased or subscribed to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system in Q4 2025 than in any previous quarter over the past 5.5 years, indicating a significant uptick in consumer adoption. This spike is attributed to the positive impact of FSD (Supervised) V14, which has improved user experience and trust in Tesla's AI-powered autonomous driving technology. Merritt notes that ongoing free trials are further boosting engagement, and anticipates an additional surge in sales and subscriptions when the free trial period ends and FSD V14.3 is released next month. This trend highlights a growing market opportunity for AI-driven mobility solutions and positions Tesla’s FSD as a leading example of scalable AI application in the automotive industry (Source: @SawyerMerritt, Dec 5, 2025).

According to Sawyer Merritt, TD Cowen has reaffirmed its Buy rating and a $509 price target on Tesla after visiting the Giga Texas factory and testing Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 14. The analysts reported that the FSD V14 rides were 'smooth and impressive,' and highlighted manufacturing innovations for the upcoming Cybercab autonomous vehicle. TD Cowen sees the planned April 2026 production start for Cybercab as proof of Tesla's confidence in scaling its robotaxi business using the Hardware 4 platform. The firm projects that autonomous vehicles could become significant revenue contributors for Tesla as soon as the second half of 2026, underscoring the strong business opportunity in the commercial deployment of self-driving cars. (Source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter)

According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla's FSD V14 continues to impress with its ability to handle emergency vehicles effectively (source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, Oct 25, 2025). This highlights significant advancements in AI-driven autonomous driving, specifically in recognizing and responding to emergency vehicles—a critical challenge for full self-driving technology. The improved performance of FSD V14 suggests growing reliability for real-world deployment, opening new business opportunities in autonomous fleet operations and urban mobility solutions. Enhanced emergency response recognition can also boost regulatory acceptance and accelerate commercial adoption of AI-powered vehicles.