China to ban hidden car door handles, setting new safety standards
- Posted on February 3, 2026
- By Business News Today
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China to ban hidden car door handles, setting new safety standards
China will ban hidden door handles on cars from next year over safety concerns, phasing out the minimalist design popularised by Tesla. Safety concerns have risen in China recently over sleek, aerodynamic car doors that reduce drag but are prone to losing operability in the event of a crash.