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At least it looks cool, right Elon? China demands changes ahead of ban on new models in 2027
Millions of Tesla vehicles are being recalled in China over the brand's hidden door handles, which regulators worry could present a danger in crashes.Minimalist door handles have long been a feature of Elon Musk's electric vehicles. However, Chinese regulators are less than impressed with the tech and demanded that Tesla, alongside other brands, update the vehicles to mitigate a perceived safety risk, in which occupants might not be able to escape a vehicle or rescuers be unable to gain access during an emergency.
A flush-mounted exterior door handle is shown on a Tesla vehicle in New York, amid safety concerns about emergency access.
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