Electric door latches, like those on the popular Tesla Model 3, may get a redesign if one Illinois legislator has her way. Congressional representative Robin Kelly introduced a bill January 6 that ...

Elon Musk's automaker faces a widening probe concerning alleged safety defects with the company's flush-mounted, electronic door handles. The NHTSA has given Tesla until Dec. 10 to present extensive ...

China bans hidden door handles over safety concerns in power-loss crash scenarios. With more countries to follow suit, this might be the end of the line for electrically-operated door handles.

Joel was previously an editor at Autoblog for nearly a decade, covering cars from humble economy hatchbacks to high-end sports cars. He has extensive driving experience with plenty of track time, and ...

Hong Kong — China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla's electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year. All car doors must include a mechanical release ...

China has officially moved forward with a proposed ban on flush EV door handles, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. The regulation will force a redesign of many EVs with sleek, ...

Brett T. Evans has more than a decade of experience driving, writing about, and evaluating automobiles. His early career comprised writing about pre- and post-war classic cars, as well as late-model ...