Instead of a simple, familiar mechanical latch, it’s now common for a car’s exterior door handles to remain flush against the door until the car is unlocked, requiring an electric motor to open. On ...

In some ways, the humble door handles we use to open our vehicles haven’t changed much in over five decades. In others, today’s modern handles represent a leap forward in technology. In the formative ...

Have you ever been communicating with a friend via semaphore flags, trying to describe the door handle of a car, but then collapsed from exhaustion trying to describe the handle? Of course you have.

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 ...

Volkswagen says that flush door handles are "terrible to operate." The brand pledges to give models "proper" door handles. Volkswagen is getting ready for a big electric push that includes the ID.

The new EX60 aces crash tests brilliantly yet adopts questionable handles. Volvo pioneered automotive safety, inventing the three-point seatbelt in 1959. The EX60 showcases advanced crash safety but ...