This kind of handle, which incorporates both the electric and mechanical ones, is deemed more intuitive and safer for ...

When firefighter Max Walsh saw smoke rising in the distance, he figured he was sprinting toward yet another car fire. As a firefighter, he’d seen plenty of them, but this time, he was actually headed ...

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 ...

More families say Tesla’s electronic door handles failed during power loss, trapping children inside. NHTSA is investigating as pressure mounts for a redesign. Tesla’s electronic door handles have ...

If there is a big complaint about Tesla vehicles besides their Full Self-Driving and Autopilot issues, it’s related to their interior door handles. Specifically, the emergency door handles are hidden ...

Rivian has apparently seen the mess Tesla has landed itself in due to its interior door handle design and decided to change course. The EV automaker is now reworking key elements of its doors after ...

Tesla plans to update its door releases after blowback. The Cybercab shows what could be in store.