China to Ban Hidden Car Door Handles by 2027 Over Safety Concerns

• China will ban 'hidden' car door handles from 2027, becoming the first country to phase out this design.
• The design, pioneered by Tesla and adopted by Chinese competitors like Xiaomi, has raised safety concerns in the US and China.
• The US auto safety agency is investigating Tesla Model 3's emergency door release controls.
• China's new safety requirements mandate both exterior and interior handles, with mechanical release designs becoming mandatory.
• The policy follows a report of a Xiaomi SU7 Ultra driver dying in an accident because bystanders couldn't open the door.

Why It Matters: China is banning hidden car door handles due to safety risks, mandating mechanical releases by 2027.