China bans retractable door handles, mandating mechanical releases from 2027 for new cars and 2029 for existing models
China will ban retractable (pop-out) door handles on new cars starting in 2027 and require a recessed operating space plus mechanical door releases for emergencies, with existing designs given until 2029 to redesign; the rule, affecting brands from Tesla to BMW and several Chinese automakers, aims to improve safety and could influence global car design.