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Tesla’s Hidden Door Handles Defined Its Design. Now They’re Driving China’s Biggest Auto Recall

The recall highlights the growing regulatory restrictions China is placing on electric vehicles.

The recall highlights the growing regulatory restrictions China is placing on electric vehicles.

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Why it matters

Tesla's recall in China due to hidden door handles is a notable market event affecting a major automaker and highlighting regulatory pressures on EVs in a key market, but it is primarily a company-specific operational issue with limited systemic credit-market impact.

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