Rivian, along with other automakers, has been under pressure to make the manual door releases easier to access. The new R2 ...
Scout has turned conventional vehicle controls into a major selling point, and it may not be the first auto brand to do so.
China's war on Tesla's EV door handle design heats up. Plus: Is Ford about to team up with Xiaomi, BYD or Geely?
China is officially banning concealed door handles on EVs, following a series of fatal crashes. The ruling goes live in ...
Officials said the policy on the handles, which are common on Tesla’s electric vehicles, aims to address safety concerns ...
China has introduced new regulations, starting in 2027, requiring all car doors to open manually from both sides. Electric door handles can malfunction in a crash or battery failure.
China has introduced new regulations, starting in 2027, requiring all car doors to open manually from both sides. Electric door handles can malfunction in a crash or battery failure.
Tesla-style door handles have caused controversy ever since they were introduced in 2012 - now they are being banned in China ...
Instead, all exterior and interior handles will have to use a mechanical release. The ban will take effect on January 1, 2027 ...
Tesla launches $41,990 Model Y AWD as shares drop 6% in 2026 and China bans retractable door handles over safety concerns starting 2027.
China will ban 'hidden' car door handles from 2027, becoming the first country to phase out a design pioneered by Tesla and ...
The updated Tesla Model Y has sleek exterior looks and drives smoothly, but its gimmicky features can get in the way.