# Why Did Car Brands Ditch Traditional Door Handles?

> Trends perpetuate the automotive industry in so many ways, for better, worse, or worst. Today's trends fall into any one of those categories — everything from excessive minimalism, touchscreen dashboards replacing…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2159078/why-car-brands-got-rid-of-traditional-door-handles/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69f796cdfb34482fb13d22cf)
- **Published:** 2026-05-03
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #tesla #door #traditional #automotive #brands #ditch #fall #handles
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