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China to ban hidden car door handles, setting new safety standards

13 Sept 08:53 Key points summarised by AI

China will ban hidden car door handles from January 1, 2027, mandating both interior and exterior mechanical releases due to safety concerns, especially regarding operability in crashes.
The new regulations primarily impact electric vehicles (EVs), which commonly feature the flush handle design popularized by Tesla, and aim to significantly improve automotive safety.
This move solidifies China's role as a global standard-setter in EV and intelligent vehicle regulation, potentially compelling international automakers to redesign vehicles for the Chinese market or adopt these new safety standards worldwide.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.