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).

Drivers of gas, diesel and electric vehicles have been advised to disable a critical safety system by pressing a specific button during certain winter conditions. Traction control is one of the most ...

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 ...

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 ...