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).

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 ...

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 ...