If you don’t know where these mechanical release mechanisms are located, it can be bad news if ... powers most of the car’s auxiliary systems, including the door latches.

The car’s electronic door latches wouldn’t open, so rescuers couldn’t get in -- and the victims couldn’t get out. One man managed to break a window with a metal bar and rescued one ...

A few weeks ago, the latch in my car door got stuck, blocking the door from closing. After a few crude attempts at jostling it, I knew it was time to purchase a silicone spray to lubricate it.

As Tesla details on its website, the Model Y features electronic door latches that require pressing a button to open via an electric mechanism. The car also has a mechanical emergency open system ...