There's an accelerometer to detect how fast the door is opening and a second sensor to see if anything is in the door's path.

The automotive world is no stranger to innovation and eccentricity, especially when it comes to car doors. While gullwing doors have become iconic, there are vehicles with even more unconventional ...

Smart car doors aren’t new, but Ford’s latest patent looks at slowing doors only when they’re about to swing too fast or hit something nearby. Ford patents adaptive car door brake activating only as ...

China has officially banned hidden and concealed car door handles on electric vehicles in a world-first safety policy. The regulation takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, with a grace period until 2029 for ...