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 ...

It’s banned in Formula 1, turned off by rally drivers, and you, yes you, entrust your children’s safety to it. No, I’m not talking about roll cages or nanny cams, I’m talking about electronic ...

McLaren provided flights from Washington, DC, to Ivalo, Finland, and accommodation so Ars could drive its car on a frozen lake. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. SAARISELKÄ, FINLAND—If ...

Electronic traction aids have revolutionized how 4×4’s, and even all-wheel-drive crossovers, manage traction off-road; however, the car industry has struggled to articulate just how they work, which ...

The Pre-emptive Torque Management system’s differentiating feature is its ability to deliver torque before a wheel slips. A precise amount of torque is transferred prior to wheel rotation, through the ...

The frequency of steering angle measurements sounds reasonable. At 60 MPH you travel 88 feet per second. 10 milliseconds equals 0.88 feet traveled between measurements. You don't need much more ...

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 ...

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) _ Ferrari's Michael Schumacher took full advantage of Formula One's new electronic traction control to claim the pole for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix. Mika Hakkinen of ...

The push for mandatory traction control in motorcycles seems to be starting already with a VicRoads safety campaign emphasising it is a key to rider safety. The campaign features an erroneous online ...