Traction control enhances safety and stability in various driving conditions, not just high-speed performance driving. Toyota pioneered traction control in 1983, leading to the development of more ...

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 ...

From automatic climate control to panoramic roofs, these everyday car features were once exclusive to luxury models.

Picture this: It’s almost go time at your local dragstrip/autocross/road course, and you’re sitting there in a brand-new 2024 Honda Civic Type R (or its spiffier sibling, the Acura Integra Type S).

There’s a moment behind the wheel when everything feels perfect. The struggle is over. The controls go light and seem completely balanced. The fight between suspension, tires, and tarmac reaches ...

The check engine light just came on with my 2014 Forester. At the same time, another warning light came on of a car with two zigzag lines behind it.

Traction-limited acceleration is a condition almost every race car driver has experienced. It is the situation where the cars ability to accelerate is limited by the available traction between the ...

CR's experts decode oil pressure, coolant temperature, check engine, tire pressure, and traction control warnings By Benjamin Preston Every car has its own language of light-up hieroglyphics on the ...

Off-roading is exciting and challenging, with many risks associated with the experience. Many drivers end up in uncomfortable situations when their vehicle isn’t suited for the job. For those seeking ...

Back in 1994, the FIA banned the use of traction control systems on Formula One cars in an effort to put more emphasis on driver skill rather than technological prowess. By 2001, there was ...

If you think it’s always as easy as pushing the “off” button, think again. Picture this: It’s almost go time at your local dragstrip/autocross/road course, and you’re sitting there in a brand-new 2024 ...