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 ...

In some ways, the humble door handles we use to open our vehicles haven’t changed much in over five decades. In others, today’s modern handles represent a leap forward in technology. In the formative ...

Volvo’s EX60 uses electric “shark-fin” door handles but addresses safety concerns about power loss. The interior handle combines electronic opening with a mechanical backup in the same pull motion.

The new EX60 aces crash tests brilliantly yet adopts questionable handles. Volvo pioneered automotive safety, inventing the three-point seatbelt in 1959. The EX60 showcases advanced crash safety but ...