Most enthusiasts assume the fastest lap comes with every electronic aid switched off, but the stopwatch tells a different ...

For Decades, Performance Drivers Have Argued That Turning Traction Control Off Is The Key To Faster Lap Times. But Is It ...

First, you put your foot on the brake and push the traction control’s off button. Then you turn it on again. And then you activate the parking brake, take your foot off the normal brake, and hit the ...

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 ...

Joshua is an automotive enthusiast who explores every facet of car culture. With a history of over 30 vehicles, his love for Japanese tuner cars shines. Beyond ownership, he dives into every vehicle, ...

We all know the routine, right? Open door. Sit down. Strap in. Clutch in, wiggle the shifter into neutral and crank the ignition. Next step, reach for that traction control button, and set it to off.

When Automobile got their paws on a six-speed manual version of the M5, they were none too pleased that BMW’s engineers wouldn’t allow drivers to fully disable the traction control. At the time, we ...