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 ...

Breaking a door handle can cost hundreds of dollars. Don't overlook easy solutions just because you're in a rush. Say it’s a frosty, cold morning, and you’ve parked your car outside overnight. You ...

Elon Musk's automaker faces a widening probe concerning alleged safety defects with the company's flush-mounted, electronic door handles. The NHTSA has given Tesla until Dec. 10 to present extensive ...

Tesla Model S owners have complained about door-handle problems in early models, and some disgruntled owners have filed a class-action lawsuit over this issue. Now Tesla wants the case dismissed, not ...

It is one of the more remarkable features of the Tesla Model S electric luxury sedan: door handles that retract flush with the body until needed. But the retracting door handles proved tricky in ...

To be fair, I like normal keyless entry (ie, fob that detects close proximity when you trigger the handle), and I'm assuming that needs a circuit board of some sort. But...it's also basically a solved ...

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 ...

Breaking a door handle can cost hundreds of dollars. Don't overlook easy solutions just because you're in a rush. Say it’s a frosty cold morning, and you’ve parked your car outside overnight. You ...