China To Ban Hidden Door Handles On EVs Starting January 2027

China is officially banning concealed door handles on EVs, following a series of fatal crashes. The ruling goes live in January 2027.

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Tesla in Hot Water Again As New Lawsuit Claims Model S Door Handles Routinely Fail

Newer Teslas feature a flush door handle design, although they are of a similar retractable pop-out type, the design isn’t all that reliable - claims the plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit filed in Florida

#florida #legal #tesla #doorhandles #models #automotive #auto #cars #transportation

https://www.autoblog.com/news/tesla-in-hot-water-again-as-new-lawsuit-claims-model-s-door-handles-routinely-fail

Bronzebeschlagene Tür der Kirche Mater Dolorosa in Berlin-Lankwitz. Türklopfer und Türgriff sind als Löwen ausgeformt.

Bronze-studded door of the Mater Dolorosa church in Berlin-Lankwitz. The door knocker and door handle are moulded as lions.

#Türendonnerstag #doorsday #doorhandles #doorknocker #photography #fotografie #Materdolorosa #Lankwitz

US regulators investigate Tesla after reports of faulty door handles trapping children in cars

This is a serious issue. Tesla’s tech should make lives easier, not put kids in danger. If this problem isn’t fixed quickly, they’ll risk more than just sales – they could lose trust completely.

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US regulators investigate Tesla after reports of faulty door handles trapping children in cars

Tesla's reputation is already shaky, and this issue could make it worse. It's absurd that children are getting trapped in a supposedly 'high-tech' car due to a simple design flaw. Tesla needs to fix the faulty door handles immediately, or this investigation could cost them more than just sales – it ...

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US regulators investigate Tesla after reports of faulty door handles trapping children in cars

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Tesla's 2021 Model Y vehicles following reports that electric-powered door handles stopped working, leading to children becoming trapped inside the cars. Nine complaints were received by NHTSA, with four... [More info]

US regulators investigate Tesla after reports of faulty door handles trapping children in cars

Given the potential danger of children getting trapped in Tesla cars due to faulty door handles, what steps can Tesla take to address the issue, and how might this investigation impact the company's reputation and future sales?

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🚗🔍 Oh no! It seems Tesla's luxurious door handles are under #investigation. 🤔 Maybe they should consider a software update to make them work for humans too, not just robots. 🤖 Until then, doors are just for decoration, I guess! 🙃
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-16/tesla-tsla-faces-probe-by-us-auto-safety-agency-over-door-handles #Tesla #DoorHandles #SoftwareUpdate #HumanVsRobot #AutomotiveHumor #HackerNews #ngated