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 ...

Electric door actuators are hardly a new idea. They’ve become a common sight across the auto industry, yet they seem to draw most attention, and the sharpest criticism, when attached to a Tesla. Over ...

Sometimes, car companies create solutions to problems that don’t exist, and the resulting changes aren’t always considered improvements. On the other hand, recreating the wheel has its benefits in ...