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 ...

A new lawsuit has been filed against Tesla over the death of a young man in one of its Model Y vehicles, blaming Tesla’s electronic door handle design for trapping the driver inside the car after a ...

Many manufacturers have been switching from mechanical to electrically activated door handles, causing a headache for owners ...

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 ...

Tesla wasn't the first to implement unconventional door handles, but it was the catalyst that brought back the strange trend. Not every electric vehicle is known for having odd design decisions, with ...

Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) recessed door handles are raising safety concerns among customers and regulators in the wake of several fatal – and near fatal – accidents that have prevented drivers and ...

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Proposed regulations in China would mean the end of flush handles on car doors, with precious little time to roll out the changes. Car door handles seem innocuous. Tesla’s electronic, retractable ones ...

Earlier this week, Ars spent some time driving the new Nissan Leaf. We have to wait until Friday to tell you how that car drives, but among the changes from the previous generation are door handles ...