You'd be forgiven if years of goading from Top Gear co-host Jeremy Clarkson made you think you should be turning off your car's traction control to have the most fun ...

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).

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 ...

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 ...

I had a bit of imposter syndrome driving the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 on track last year. More so than usual. Here was a 670-hp mid-engine, rear-drive car with near-slick tires that had suffered the ...

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 ...

Part OneThe single most sought after goal for all racers is the pursuit of increased traction for added speed in the turns and for better forward bite. The "traction control" spoken of here is about ...

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 ...