11-20-2024 DESIGN Tesla’s latest fatal fire is a reminder of why cars need old-school door handles Car manufacturers have ditched mechanical controls for cheap screens—to the detriment of drivers.

Ford has gone its own way, fitting the Mach-E with electronic latches. But there aren't really any handles -- at least not in the traditional sense. When triggered by pressing a round button, the ...

The Mustang Mach-E is far from the first car to use electric door latches. The C6 generation of the Chevrolet Corvette and its platform-mate, the Cadillac XLR, had a similar design starting in the ...

Dear James: I need to add a durable screen/storm door because we now have a dog. What design of door is best for a big dog owner, and can I install one myself? — Ed P. Dear Ed: Your dog will ...

The issue can cause the electric door latches to remain locked if the car has a low battery. This recall comes two months after Ford issued two larger recalls, which affected more than 148,000 ...

A typical door latch has 30 to 50 parts, while more complicated ones can have as many as 130. Says Verde: "It's not recognized, but with the exception of an engine, a door latch is one of the most ...

Electronic door latches are now more common than ever in modern vehicles. In case of emergency, it can often be frustratingly hard to find the manual release. Intuitive manual releases, like those ...