⚡️🇨🇳 NEW - China is banning fully retractable door handles starting January 1, 2027.

All new models must have exterior door handles with mechanical redundancy and sufficient operating space.

This change addresses safety concerns in emergencies, such as crashes or power failures, where electronic handles may prevent doors from opening.

Semi-retractable or traditional handles with mechanical backups will remain permitted.

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I disagree with China for most things, but I don’t disagree with that!

Engineering design by government is always the best. ;)

Freedom is scary. Someone might pick something we think they shouldn’t.