With the exception of those who are intentionally trying to break traction (we're looking at you, drifters), most driving enthusiasts aim to avoid drive wheelspin if at all possible. In fact, ...

Traction control has been a required feature on all new cars sold in the U.S. since 2012, likewise antilock brakes and stability control — though the feature predated the government requirement by ...

Getting into an accident because of an issue with your car is a real possibility. But modern vehicle systems have some countermeasures for losing control. ESC and TSC are great ways to warn drivers of ...

The world outside your garage is an inhospitable place, with rain, sleet, mud, snow, blizzards, ice, hail, and all sorts of hazards trying to send you into a nearby tree. That’s why traction control ...

Q I have a 1996 Buick Park Avenue Ultra, which has antilock brakes and a traction-control system. About a month ago, after about an hour on the road, the dashboard warning lights for these two related ...

Technology like traction control is making cars safer and giving more vehicles greater capability. Now, everyday all-wheel drive crossovers can be decent off-road. Jalopnik alum Wes Siler thinks the ...

Something lost within all the headlines about the styling of the BMW M3 and M4, as well as the performance they provide, was the advanced traction control system used by both cars. The car ...

The 2021 GMC Yukon comes standard with an electronic Traction Select System that allows the driver to quickly switch between multiple pre-set vehicle settings and configurations. The Traction Select ...

The Mazda MX-5 is no stranger to any of us here at Road & Track, but it isn't actually all that popular in the U.S. Year-end sales figures from 2024 show that Mazda sold a grand total of 8103 units ...

One of the most critical technologies on modern vehicles, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is responsible for preventing countless accidents for decades. In this article, we’re going to explore its ...