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Brian Potter

China Could Fully Stop Production Of Cars With Hidden Door Handles

China's market regulator has drafted rules that would sharply limit fully electric hidden door handles starting January 1, 2027. Doors would still need to open if the power fails.

The draft also sets a July 1, 2027 paperwork deadline for models already on sale and spells out when a hidden-handle design could trigger a production halt.

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