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 ...

Sleek, futuristic, and a giant safety hazard—retractable and electronic door handles on EVs are now on regulators' radars. Electronic and flush-mount door handles are getting attention from regulators ...

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 ...

New lawsuit filed over fatal Tesla crash where doors allegedly wouldn't open during rescue attempts Federal safety regulators ...

Should door handles that fall apart one by one be considered normal wear and tear, or should GM foot the repair bill as a recall? GM service shops aren’t sure why my 2007 Chevy Suburban LTZ exterior ...

Hidden door handles have faced lots of criticism. The Chinese government thinks they should be illegal, according to a new report. Reporting from the Chinese outlet Mingjing Pro suggests China may ...

Damn those kids next door, they’ve attempted to booby-trap you again and messed up your Corolla’s door handle. Lucky you live in this century and the internet provides you information on how to change ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating after reports of Model Y door-handle issues. Nine vehicle owners reported issues with Tesla's handles to the NHTSA, including ...

Reporting from the Chinese outlet Mingjing Pro suggests China may soon ban completely hidden exterior door handles. Globally, hidden handles have been criticized as being finicky and possibly ...

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 ...