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 ...

As technology in vehicles continues to trend toward science fiction, car doors have started to be integrated into the vehicles themselves for sleeker designs. Modern vehicles like the Tesla Model S ...

In some ways, the humble door handles we use to open our vehicles haven’t changed much in over five decades. In others, today’s modern handles represent a leap forward in technology. In the formative ...

Volvo’s EX60 uses electric “shark-fin” door handles but addresses safety concerns about power loss. The interior handle combines electronic opening with a mechanical backup in the same pull motion.

Tesla’s door handles—both inside and out—have long been a source of fascination and controversy. The brand popularized flush, “hidden” exterior handles to maximize aerodynamic efficiency and ...

Earlier this month, we learned that Chinese regulators have set their crosshairs on the retractable door handles that have become ubiquitous on electric vehicles. Now, China has published a draft of ...

The new EX60 aces crash tests brilliantly yet adopts questionable handles. Volvo pioneered automotive safety, inventing the three-point seatbelt in 1959. The EX60 showcases advanced crash safety but ...

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, ...

China is banning Tesla-style door handles as U.S. regulators look into safety issues too. Credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images Retractable door handles, popularized by Tesla, are now ...