Group 1 - Tesla is considering a redesign of its electronic door handles due to a safety probe by the NHTSA [1][4] - The design chief, Franz Von Holzhausen, mentioned the idea of combining manual and electronic door releases into one button [2] - Tesla is also studying proposed changes by Chinese authorities regarding door handle safety and is prepared to make necessary modifications [3][5] Group 2 - The NHTSA is investigating over 174,000 units of the 2021 Model Y due to safety concerns where occupants, including children, were unable to exit the vehicle [4] - Authorities in China are contemplating a ban on flush door handles, which could take effect in 2027, citing safety risks associated with electronic door handles [5] - Ford has issued a recall for over 197,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles due to similar safety concerns with electronically-powered doors [6] Group 3 - The founder of The Dawn Project criticized Tesla for redacting crash reports submitted to the NHTSA, claiming they contain confidential information about Tesla's autonomous driving technology [7] - Tesla is noted to perform well in Momentum and Growth metrics, while showing satisfactory Quality but poor Value [7]

Group 1: Tesla's Safety Probe - Tesla Inc. is under investigation by US auto safety regulators regarding issues with door handles on certain Model Y vehicles that may trap occupants during emergencies [1][3] - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a preliminary evaluation focusing on the electronic door locks of specific Model Y vehicles from the 2021 model year [3][4] - A Bloomberg investigation highlighted incidents where passengers were injured or died due to being unable to open doors when power was lost, particularly after crashes [2][5] Group 2: Defect Complaints - Since 2018, over 140 defect complaints related to Tesla's door handles have been recorded in the NHTSA database, including cases of young children being trapped inside vehicles [6] Group 3: Tesla's Expansion in India - Tesla officially entered the Indian market on July 15, 2025, launching its first store in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex [7] - The company plans to start selling its Model Y SUVs in India, with intentions to expand its offerings as sales grow [7]