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).

Traction control, which prevents skidding by curbing tyre spin, may be better switched off in certain situations, according to car experts ...

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 ...

Drivers can usually identify the button by looking for an icon of a car with skid marks behind it or abbreviations such as ...

Traction control, which prevents skidding by curbing tyre spin, may be better switched off in certain situations, according ...