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Tesla’s hidden door problem might end up fixing every car in America Headline from Digital Trends
NHTSA is pursuing new federal safety standards that would require all automakers to make emergency door releases more obvious.
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The Brunswick News
US to begin work on new car door safety rules after deaths in Teslas ↗ (opens The Brunswick News) Published Jul 23, 2026
The Brunswick News's feed description U.S. auto safety regulators will start developing new requirements to ensure drivers and passengers can safely exit their vehicles, a significant move to address issues exposed by sometimes deadly incidents in which people have become trapped inside cars. The National…
Jalopnik
NHTSA Won't Investigate Tesla Door Latches ↗ (opens Jalopnik) Published Jul 24, 2026
Jalopnik's feed description Plus, Volkswagen's 2026 finances. We'll also look at the Port of Long Beach wanting nuclear power, and yet another Ford recall.
Scientific American
NHTSA considers new car door safety rules after fatal Tesla crashes ↗ (opens Scientific American) Published Jul 24, 2026
Scientific American's feed description After fatal crashes in which occupants or rescuers could not open Tesla doors, federal regulators are considering rules that would require obvious mechanical releases—but any new standard could take years
InsideEVs
Tesla’s Controversial Door Handles Could Trigger New Safety Rules ↗ (opens InsideEVs) Published Jul 24, 2026
InsideEVs's feed description NHTSA said it would start working on rules around interior door releases in all vehicles.
Digital Trends
Tesla’s hidden door problem might end up fixing every car in America ↗ (opens Digital Trends) Published Jul 25, 2026
Digital Trends's feed description NHTSA is pursuing new federal safety standards that would require all automakers to make emergency door releases more obvious.
