China has banned hidden retractable car door handles. How are they dangerous – and will Australia follow their lead?

The handles, which were popularised by Elon Musk’s Tesla EVs, have a record of failing and trapping passengers inside burning vehicles during deadly accidents Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast They used to be a novelty in Australia: the futuristic, flush-mounted car door handles favoured by Elon Musk’s Telsas. However while the design – popularised with the Tesla Model S in 2012 and since adopted by other manufacturers – might look sleek, it may not be great in an…