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 ...

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 ...

Southern Ontario just had its first winter storm of the 2022 season, and it was one to be remembered. Navigating the streets to and from work yielded hundreds of stuck drivers looking around in ...

Experts suggest clearing snow around tires, using traction materials such as salt or mats, and turning off traction control to free your car safely in winter. If your car gets stuck in snow, clear ...

Motorists are being advised to consider deactivating a key safety system in their car during specific conditions. Traction control, which prevents skidding by curbing tyre spin, may be better switched ...

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 ...