New Chinese regulations could force carmakers to shift away from flush door handles that make it difficult to open doors manually.

Tesla’s flush, retractable door handles, a key part of the brand’s minimalist design, could soon face major changes.

The Buick Wildcat EV concept made it obvious that Buick is headed in a new direction in terms of not only branding, but also the styling of its vehicles. On the styling end, GM Authority has now ...

Earlier this week, Ars spent some time driving the new Nissan Leaf. We have to wait until Friday to tell you how that car drives, but among the changes from the previous generation are door handles ...

A fatality involving a Xiaomi Corp. SU7 electric sedan has renewed scrutiny of flush car door handles and is likely to reinforce China’s push for tougher safety standards.

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 ...

Many newer cars have replaced the tried-and-true door handle with complex electronic versions. Here’s how to operate their ...