A bill introduced in the U.S. House would require automakers to equip all new vehicles with clearly accessible, power-independent manual door releases, responding to growing safety concerns about ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into the emergency door release controls on some Tesla Model 3 sedans, over concerns that the mechanical release to open the ...

Tesla is a company that prides itself on minimalism, whether it's for cost-cutting purposes or style or a little of both. But in doing so, the automaker sometimes overcomplicates basic car functions, ...

Erin Geter’s toddler son became trapped inside her Tesla in May when the electric doors lost power. A few weeks later, she was at a Honda dealership buying a new family car. “I was very traumatized,” ...

Follow Part 1 of the Currie Rear End Swap as we remove the GM 10-bolt and prepare for a Global West weld-in coilover installation. This step-by-step guide ensures proper teardown and setup for a ...

Automotive design is a constantly evolving process. With the increasing focus on smoother, more aerodynamic design philosophies, the automakers around the world have been adopting fresh styling ...

It took a while to get started, but the electrically-actuated door handles that Tesla introduced with the Model S in 2012 are now causing an avalanche of lawsuits. The latest was just filed over a ...

Electronic door locks failed, trapping the driver and highlighting risks of over-engineered safety features. Regulators and investors question Xiaomi’s engineering, similar Tesla issues prompt ...

Concerns over Tesla’s electronic door handles have intensified after several recent fatalities were linked to situations where occupants couldn’t escape following a crash or fire. The incidents have ...

Rivian (NASDAQ:RIVN) is changing the design of the R2 SUV door handles as concerns were raised that the current design made the manual releases difficult to access in the event of a loss of power.

A wrongful death lawsuit alleges Tesla’s electronic door handle system trapped a 19-year-old inside a burning Cybertruck. A wrongful death lawsuit alleges Tesla’s electronic door handle system trapped ...

Tesla’s flush door handles have trapped at least 140 passengers since 2018, with some incidents resulting in injuries or fatalities. Unlike mechanical car doors that typically fail open, Tesla’s sleek ...