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Under the Hood: What is Traction Control?
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What is traction control? Well, before we get into that, let’s talk about traction itself.
The Acura NSX is Ready for Winter and Here’s Why
‘Driving this car in the snow is pretty darn cool.’
Cooper Tire Discoverer AT/W Tire Review
I’m a firm believer that there’s no such thing as an all-season or all-weather tire.
Sailun IceBlazer WSL2 Winter Tire Review
Sailun Tires has been around for 12 years, but you can be forgiven if you haven’t heard of them.
When Should You Put Your Winter Tires On?
First snowfall is already too late.
Hyundai Building ‘Diesel’ Engine that Runs on Gasoline
Diesel engines are more efficient than their gasoline counterparts. There are several reasons for this; they burn a more energy-dense fuel, they’re run much higher compression ratios and there are fewer pumping losses since they have no throttle bodies. But what if you could take the best attributes of both powerplant types and combine them…
Hyundai Aims to Build ‘World’s Best Powertrains’
No automaker can afford to stand still these days. The pace of development is absolutely relentless, especially when it comes to powertrains. To keep its vehicles as competitive as possible, Hyundai has refined two of its engines.
Color Changing Tires Warn of Winter Weather
Winter-tire technology is advancing at a rapid rate. Today’s winter rubber is so superior to snow tires of yesteryear that the two can’t even be compared. This is great news for those who live in regions with nasty winter weather as more and more passenger vehicles are rolling off of showroom floors with summer tires…
Drivers Not Prepared for Winter Weather: Survey
This winter season, are you worried about the driving habits of other drivers, or the weather affecting your car’s driving characteristics?
How to Drive on Snow and Ice: Winter Driving Safety Tips
Snow and ice on the road can make for a slippery drive home, and the snowflakes falling from the sky can limit your visibility, so it’s no wonder that there’s a definite increase in insurance claims once winter starts.
Intel and Denso Form Alliance for Next Generation Infotainment Systems
Tech giant Intel has decided to move into the car infotainment market, teaming up with Denso, which recently developed the Entune system in various new Toyota models. Intel, known for its microprocessors used in most of today’s computers, has created a $100 million investment fund towards the development of new hardware and software for the…
AlphaTherm Windshield Washer Fluid Heater System Makes Ice Scraper Obsolete
The last thing you want to do on a cold and snowy morning is spend 10 minutes chiseling the ice off your car’s windshield (especially if you’ve forgotten your gloves inside). Save your frostbitten fingers with the AlphaTherm Windshield Washer Fluid Heater System. Boasting the ability to make short work of frost and ice from…
Bentley Supersports Shatters World Speed Record on Ice
In Finland, rally champion Juha Kankkunen has cracked the 200-mph barrier on ice in a Bentley Supersports, setting a new world speed record on ice. Atop the frozen Baltic Sea at temperatures of minus 30 degrees, he drove the AWD, W12-engined, biofuel-powered Bentley Continental Supersports convertible to a record 205.48 mph, which bested his own…
