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 ...

Suppliers already are profiting on systems that control vehicle stability, but European and U.S. regulatory changes are likely to boost this business even more. Antilock brakes are standard on many ...

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 ...

Electronic Stability Control, or ESC, is designed to prevent a driver’s loss-of-control frequently caused by insufficient traction. The two basic loss-of-traction events are referred to as understeer ...

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 ...

All modern Volkswagens come with incredibly intrusive stability control and traction control systems from the factory. Stock, they work OK and don’t feel too bad. But if you’re like me, and you can’t ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on Dec. 1, 2022. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. Traction control and antilock brake systems ...

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 ...

The Mazda MX-5 is no stranger to any of us here at Road & Track, but it isn't actually all that popular in the U.S. Year-end sales figures from 2024 show that Mazda sold a grand total of 8103 units ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

In terms of safety, both variants come with electric Parking Brake, All four-wheel disc brakes, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control System (TCS), Hill Hold Control (HAC), ABS + EBD, ...