India, Feb. 4 -- China is set to ban flush and hidden door handles on passenger cars from 1 January 2027, and this one has caught the attention of car fans worldwide. The rule comes from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and focuses on one simple point: doors must open even when everything else fails. Every car sold in China will need proper mechanical door handles that work from inside and outside without relying on electronics. Existing models will get time until 1 January 2029 to comply. With electric cars dominating new launches, this move shows how safety is starting to outweigh design trends. It also means carmakers will need to rethink future updates, especially for EVs that depend heavily on powered systems.

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