China proposes ban on hidden door handles, foldable screens in new cars
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Four ministries issued draft rules requiring stricter safety tests for innovative car designs from 2027 and banning hidden handles and foldable screens.
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and three other departments released a draft notice on 10 October that will bar new vehicles from using fully hidden door handles or foldable/flexible screens starting 2027. [1] [4]
New models must submit extra design parameters, pass at least one year of environmental tests and 30,000 km reliability trials, and prove safety before receiving type approval; existing models have until July 2027 to comply or face production halts and recalls. [1] [4]
Firms must avoid false or misleading marketing, provide clear user manuals, keep physical controls for critical functions, and restrict roof-lift cabins while driving. [2] [3] [5]
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