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Tesla rear door back-up open issue prompts @NHTSA follow-up

Tesla rear door We've now sent a second letter to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), this time concerning a…

4 days ago

Rivian rear door back-up open issue prompts letter to @NHTSA

Rivian rear door A post from several days ago discussed the inability to access Rivian rear door latch mechanical back-up.…

3 months ago

Rivian rear door mechanical exit fails the test

Rivian rear door We got access to a Rivian R1T and tested front and rear door mechanical back-up open options…

3 months ago

Rivian models added to our Get Out page

Get out page We have hosted a Get Out page for some 10 years since the day we learned of…

3 months ago

Well, Consumer Reports was close

Consumer Reports We often cite Consumer Reports (CR) articles we see on automotive matters, but a recent CR article about…

5 months ago

Volvo and Polestar models get added to our Get Out page, with a nod

Get Out page The spread of electronic latches are getting attention of late, as a result of issues with flush…

6 months ago

@NHTSA looking into Tesla door handles — now look into ALL electronic latches!!!

Electronic latches Just a week or so after finding that China is rumored to be considering a ban on electronic…

6 months ago