Regulations
China finalizes ban on Tesla-style hidden EV door handles
Reported by AI Image generated by AI
China has become the first country to ban flush, electronically actuated door handles on electric vehicles, citing safety concerns over emergency access. The new regulation, effective January 1, 2027, requires mechanical releases that function without power. This move targets a design popularized by Tesla and adopted by other EV makers amid growing scrutiny from deadly crashes.
Following its central bank's late 2025 proposal on retail investor limits and digital ruble rollout, Russia plans to implement cryptocurrency regulations in 2027, capping retail investments at $4,000 annually. This reflects growing regulatory diversity across Asia.
Reported by AI
The International Chess Federation has released new rules for its Women’s Circuit spanning 2026 and 2027, aiming to expand opportunities for top female players. The circuit includes a series of elite tournaments where participants earn ranking points toward qualifying for the 2028 Women’s Candidates Tournament. Current leaders emerged from the recent European Women’s Rapid and Blitz Championships.
Spain's DGT has revoked certification for four connected V-16 beacon models just before they become mandatory on January 1, 2026, banning sales but allowing existing owners to use them until the end of their service life. The move, due to expired certificates rather than safety issues, adds to the challenges in the device's rollout amid prior debates over its benefits.
Reported by AI
Starting January 1, 2027, China will require all new vehicles under 3.5 tons to feature mechanical emergency door releases on both interior and exterior handles, effectively curbing Tesla-style electronic flush designs. The regulation aims to ensure occupants and first responders can open doors manually during power failures from crashes or fires. This move addresses growing safety concerns over electronic systems that have led to access issues in emergencies.
The Hoy No Circula program will proceed normally this Monday, October 27, 2025, in Mexico City and the State of Mexico. Vehicles with yellow stickers and plate endings 5 and 6, holding holograms 1 and 2, cannot circulate from 5:00 to 22:00 hours. This measure aims to reduce pollution in the metropolitan area.
Reported by AI
Tesla's European safety overseers are intensifying scrutiny of the electric vehicle maker's door handle design amid concerns over post-crash accessibility. The Dutch RDW authority announced plans to strengthen rules ensuring doors remain operable during power failures. This follows investigations and a fatal incident highlighting entrapment risks.
Why Kenyan petrol stations have buckets of sand
January 26, 2026 18:55Major airlines seek tweaks to unsustainable pilot rest rules
January 13, 2026 16:22Ito En sets up German base to expand in Europe
January 12, 2026 00:16Measures against drunk e-scooter use in Japan remain insufficient
January 07, 2026 03:43Hoy No Circula resumes normal ops: green stickers restricted January 8 in CDMX and Edomex
December 26, 2025 00:54Swiss firm modifies Cybertruck for road legality in Switzerland
December 25, 2025 22:22Russia's major exchanges plan crypto trading launch
December 18, 2025 12:13Trump signs order to ease marijuana regulations
December 01, 2025 12:23New mandates jolt ethiopian vehicle importers toward electric vehicles
November 27, 2025 14:52Car safety warning systems to become less intrusive from 2026