China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027

HONG KONG (AP) — China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla’s electric vehicles and many other EV ...

China bans all retractable car door handles, starting next year

The new Chinese regulations are incredibly specific. For all new models introduced after January 1 2027, there must be a ...

China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes

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.

Pop-out door handles may be on their way out as China cracks down on the controversial design

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced new vehicle safety rules that effectively ban hidden ...

China bans Tesla-style hidden car door handles

Chinese regulators have banned hidden car door handles, making it the first country to crack down on a design popularised by Tesla, as the increasingly common feature in electric vehicles raises ...

Volvo Spent Decades Perfecting Safety—Then Added These Door Handles

Volvo pioneered automotive safety, inventing the three-point seatbelt in 1959. The EX60 showcases advanced crash safety but uses controversial electronic door handles. New electronic door handles pose ...