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 ...

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).

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 ...

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 ...

09:28, Thu, Oct 2, 2025 Updated: 09:33, Thu, Oct 2, 2025 Petrol, diesel and electric car owners have been told to press one crucial button to deactivate an important safety feature under these ...