A revised traction-control system allows more wheelspin when the cars are bogged down in loose terrain.

View post: Toyota Camry Vs. Nissan Altima Vs. Kia K5: Which One Is The Best Value? There’s One Clear Winner Traction control has been a required feature on all new cars sold in the U.S. since 2012, ...

First, you put your foot on the brake and push the traction control’s off button. Then you turn it on again. And then you activate the parking brake, take your foot off the normal brake, and hit 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 ...

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 ...

As the brand’s first electric vehicle, the Ferrari Luce is full of new ideas and technical innovations from Maranello. And one of those, it seems, is a learning and evolving traction control system.

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 ...

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 ...

Joshua is an automotive enthusiast who explores every facet of car culture. With a history of over 30 vehicles, his love for Japanese tuner cars shines. Beyond ownership, he dives into every vehicle, ...

We all know the routine, right? Open door. Sit down. Strap in. Clutch in, wiggle the shifter into neutral and crank the ignition. Next step, reach for that traction control button, and set it to off.

The 1971 Buick Riviera helped to usher in a new era of computerized safety systems with the introduction of the world's first ...