MotorTrend has named Tesla FSD (Supervised) the best driver-assistance system of 2026 after putting the latest v14 software through rigorous testing. The outlet acknowledged that it had previously criticized earlier releases for erratic behavior and near misses, and in past evaluations often favored rivals such as GM’s Super Cruise. The shift in assessment underscores how much the software’s on-road behavior has evolved.

According to MotorTrend, many of the earlier shortcomings have been addressed. Testers said v14 now behaves far more smoothly in complex urban scenarios, including unprotected left turns, roundabouts, interacting with emergency vehicles, and threading through narrow city streets. The system still requires constant driver supervision, yet the publication’s experts concluded that no other advanced driver-assistance suite currently matches its breadth of capability. In a segment where improvements can be incremental, that level of refinement stands out.

Unlike competing setups that blend cameras, radar, lidar, and pre-mapped highways, Tesla’s FSD relies solely on cameras and is designed to navigate city streets, rural roads, and highways alike. MotorTrend noted that this everyday practicality—being able to cope with nearly any road type—is ultimately what distinguishes FSD from systems like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and BMW Highway Assistant. It’s a focus on versatility that speaks directly to how people actually drive.