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 ...

As technology in vehicles continues to trend toward science fiction, car doors have started to be integrated into the vehicles themselves for sleeker designs. Modern vehicles like the Tesla Model S ...

Electronic and flush-mount door handles are getting attention from regulators. Safety advocates are calling for change following several high-profile crashes where hard-to-find or ...

Joel was previously an editor at Autoblog for nearly a decade, covering cars from humble economy hatchbacks to high-end sports cars. He has extensive driving experience with plenty of track time, and ...

Tesla’s door handles—both inside and out—have long been a source of fascination and controversy. The brand popularized flush, “hidden” exterior handles to maximize aerodynamic efficiency and ...

Rivian is redesigning the interior door handles for the upcoming R2. Electronic door handles and hard-to-locate manual releases have been linked to fatal crashes and are subject of ongoing federal ...