A Rivian owner may sell his new R1S after a failed test of the SUV’s rear emergency door release Owner says rear manual release broke and can’t be accessed. Compares
A jury awarded Godwin Boateng nearly $2 million in damages last year. The payout includes $800k for past pain and $850k for future suffering. Owner claimed the BMW’s soft-close doors
The driver of an early Tesla Model S has died in a vehicle fire in Germany, along with two nine-year-old children who were passengers in the car. According to local
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has released draft mandatory national standards for car door handle safety, addressing concerns about newer electronic and concealed door handle designs. The
Franz von Holzhausen, chief designer for Tesla, revealed the company is working on combining its mechanical and electronic interior door handles. Mr von Holzhausen made the revelation during an appearance
Flush-fitting hidden door handles have migrated en masse from concept cars to production vehicles thanks to electric vehicle designers seeking to maximise aerodynamic efficiency and improve range, as well as
Crashes show how power loss and electric handles can trap occupants in burning cars. Even intact cars pose safety risks for passengers when electrical power suddenly fails. Similar designs from
Reports suggest regulators will outlaw hidden door handles, forcing automakers to rethink EV design China is reportedly preparing a ban on fully retractable car door handles starting July 2027. Regulators
Chinese regulatory authorities are reportedly planning a comprehensive ban on fully retractable (hidden) car door handles across the automotive industry, citing safety hazards and functional deficiencies. The move, if implemented,
The Hemi V8 is disappearing from the local Ram 1500 lineup, but its return isn’t completely off the cards. Powering the updated 1500 is Ram’s new ‘Hurricane’ engine, a 3.0-litre
But that’s not how Affalterbach sees it. According to Merc’s performance division, it “draws directly on the legendary SLS and AMG GT models” and “is the first four-door sports car”
Both V8 models are equipped with AMG Cylinder Management that deactivates a bank of cylinders in the partial-load range and when the driver has selected the Comfort drive mode. The