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Retractable door handles, popularized by Tesla, are now found on many electric vehicles. However, if automakers want to do ...

Tesla isn’t just a car company. It’s kind of a whole vibe. For two decades, engineers and designers—under Elon Musk’s infamously micro-managing eye, of course—have reimagined entire car components to ...

Electronic and flush-mount door handles are getting attention from regulators. Safety advocates are calling for change following several high-profile crashes where hard-to-find or ...

If there is a big complaint about Tesla vehicles besides their Full Self-Driving and Autopilot issues, it’s related to their interior door handles. Specifically, the emergency door handles are hidden ...

Safety concerns have led to new regulations meaning retractable door handles will need mechanical latches both inside and out ...

China will ban retractable car handles beginning Jan. 1, 2027, amid growing safety concerns that electrically powered designs ...

New car door handles can upgrade the appearance of your vehicle, replace damaged factory handles, and make it easier for individuals who have mobility challenges to get in and out of the car. While ...

Instead of a simple, familiar mechanical latch, it’s now common for a car’s exterior door handles to remain flush against the door until the car is unlocked, requiring an electric motor to open. On ...