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, ...

When a tire slides relative to the road surface, whether skidding or spinning, bad things can happen—like accidents and riveting dash-cam videos. The engineering community first tackled the skidding ...

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 ...

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 ...

Full-time four-wheel drive is one of those annoying things that’s great to have until you really need it. At that point it stops working, unless you undo one of the things that lets it work well the ...

Another day, another recall for Chrysler’s minivans. Yesterday, we published a story about an issue with the windshields in 223 Pacificas and Voyagers that might pop out in a crash. Today, the problem ...

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 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 ...

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 ...