Electric door actuators are hardly a new idea. They’ve become a common sight across the auto industry, yet they seem to draw most attention, and the sharpest criticism, when attached to a Tesla. Over ...

Another day brings another legal challenge for Tesla, this time centered on a tragic crash that once again raises questions about the company’s design choices. The latest lawsuit claims that the ...

The U.S. auto safety regulator investigating whether certain Tesla door handles are defective received more complaints within days of initiating its probe from consumers who were unable to enter or ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into the emergency door release controls on some Tesla Model 3 sedans, over concerns that the mechanical release to open the ...

Bloomberg report claims Tesla’s electronic door releases have led to at least 15 incidents wherein occupants were killed after being trapped in fires. Design-wise, flush exterior handles look sleek ...

(Bloomberg/Kara Carlson and Miguel Ambriz) — Erin Geter’s toddler son became trapped inside her Tesla in May when the electric doors lost power. A few weeks later, she was at a Honda dealership buying ...

Good morning! It's Monday, November 24, 2025, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. This is where you'll find the most ...

The letter provides a glimpse into how NHTSA is proceeding with an investigation launched days after Bloomberg News uncovered a series of incidents in which people were injured or died after they were ...

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