The EV giant has copped criticism from owners and regulators over a door handle design flaw which has left occupants trapped and, in severe cases, caused fatalities. Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla’s ...

Franz von Holzhausen, chief designer for Tesla, revealed the company is working on combining its mechanical and electronic interior door handles.

A new lawsuit was filed in Wisconsin against Tesla, alleging that the defective door designs prevented the passengers from ...

Many newer cars have replaced the tried-and-true door handle with complex electronic versions. Here’s how to operate their manual releases in an emergency. Using the electronic door handle in a 2017 ...

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 ...