View post: Is the 2026 CT4-V Blackwing Worth $12,700 More Than the CT4-V? Traction control has been a required feature on all new cars sold in the U.S. since 2012, likewise antilock brakes and ...

In the world of cars, progress never stops. Between the yearly releases of new models, the growing electric vehicle market, and ever-advancing technology and car safety systems, it can be hard to keep ...

The difference between traction control and stability control is like the difference between a GED and a master's degree or PhD in vehicle safety. Stability control is just traction control with more ...

Every year we here at Petersen’s 4Wheel & Off-Road assemble as many of the new off-road–capable vehicles as we can for one grand “apples to oranges” dirt-bustin’, rockcrawlin’, mud-churnin’ shootout.

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on Dec. 1, 2022. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. Traction control and antilock brake systems ...

Horsepower is useless if you can't get it to the pavement. As a result, traction control and differentials are fitted to your car to control how an engine's output is transferred to the road, helping ...

Modern vehicles are packed with safety features, but few are as impactful as traction control systems. Mandated in passenger vehicles worldwide since 2014, these systems have been credited with saving ...

Imagine the scene: You’re puttering along in your vehicle when, at least an hour from the nearest help, one of your tires starts losing air. Not to worry! You’ve got a spare tire along with the tools ...

Drivers have been warned that disabling traction control in certain winter situations could actually help them escape when their vehicles are stuck. Traction control is one of the most important ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Alongside steering, accelerating and braking are the basic operations in the automobile which are nowadays still left to the driver to perform ...

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 ...