New York, Dec 24, 2025 (AFP) - US probing difficulty unlocking Tesla doors after accidents

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2025-12-24
US auto safety officials have opened a preliminary investigation into Tesla's door design following a complaint from a driver who said poor labeling worsened an emergency, authorities said this week. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration received a petition from a customer who said the mechanical release on his 2022 Tesla Model 3 was "hidden, unlabeled, and not intuitive to locate during an emergency" in which the electric system......
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