Officials said the policy on the handles, which are common on Tesla’s electric vehicles, aims to address safety concerns ...

It makes China the first country to outlaw designs first popularised by Elon Musk's Tesla.

Hidden and electric door handles have been linked to deadly delays after crashes.

Automakers have increasingly implemented door handles that retract into the bodywork for aerodynamic reasons, but they are ...

China bans hidden door handles in electric vehicles in major blow to Elon Musk’s Tesla - Regulation follows series of ...

The Chinese government issued a new rule that goes into effect January 1, 2027.

Once seen as a sleek and stylish car feature, also found in several vehicles sold in India, the flush or hidden car door ...

China has moved to ban hidden or flush door handles in electric vehicles, following concerns that such designs could delay ...

The ban specifically targets hidden handles that retract to sit flush with vehicle doors, a design popularized by Tesla and ...

Secret passageways, trap doors and hidden rooms were standard in some of your favorite mystery series – like "Scooby-Doo" or Nancy Drew. You probably saw them coming. But in real-life, you'd never ...

China bans hidden EV door handles, mandating mechanical releases from 2027. The world-first safety rule may set new global ...