winter driving
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.
How Does Subaru AWD Work?
Subaru’s AWD system is quite unique. Here’s how it works.
Learn to Drive on Ice and Snow with the Subaru Winter Experience
Subarus and snow go hand in hand.
The Best Booster Cables for Winter Driving
These ones have high user ratings on Amazon.
6 Surprisingly Capable Cars for Winter Driving
With cars like these, it’s easy to have a good time in deep snow.
The Acura NSX is Ready for Winter and Here’s Why
‘Driving this car in the snow is pretty darn cool.’
What I Learned by Hitting the Ice at the AMG Winter Sporting Academy
We take a few different AMG Benzes to a frozen lake in Canada and slide around to our heart’s content.
Top 4 Things I Learned at Porsche Camp4 Winter Performance Driving School
Under the watchful eye of talented instructors, drivers will leave Porsche Camp4 feeling like Ken Block.
Why You Absolutely Need Winter Tires, Even If You Have All-Wheel Drive
All-wheel drive does absolutely NOTHING to help you stop faster.
5 Reasons the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a Great Winter Car
Having a Miata doesn’t mean you need a separate winter car.
6 Tips for Driving in the Snow and Not Crashing
Here are some things you can do to ease the pain and stay safe when you’re driving in the snow.
How do Winter Tires Work?
With the Midwest and eastern states smothered in snow and accosted by abnormally frigid temperatures, this winter has been uncommonly excruciating for people in the Northern U.S. Given the brutal weather, tires are a surprisingly appropriate subject for discussion.
Winter Weather Cuts MPGs by One Third: Study
It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that colder weather hurts fuel economy, but you might be surprised to learn how steep the penalties can be.
Porsche Camp4 Offers Wild Winter Driving
Returning for 2013, Porsche will offer its Camp4 Canada driving program to give brand enthusiasts a winter performance driving course that will exhibit its latest sports cars.
Bendix Brakes Launches Social Media Campaign For Teen Safety and Winter Driving
Teen drivers need to be extra vigilant on the roads – especially in winter. This isn’t just about distracted driving… it’s also about staying on top of proper car maintenance at a time when roads are at its worst. According to a Consumer Reports survey, 40 percent of drivers postpone car maintenance or repairs, and…
Lamborghini Releases New Winter Driving Pictures
Where does a 3,472-pound bull run? On sheet of ice, of course — what was your answer, Pamplona? Maybe we should clarify, though the pictures in our gallery probably do plenty of talking. The Lamborghini Academy offers a winter driving event that costs a little more than $7,800. For that price, you get a two-night stay in…
Winter Driving Rollover Caught on Video
It can’t be said enough: winter tires and careful driving are the only way to stay safe while travelling on snow and ice. Even the best driver will ultimately fail to predict obstacles in some scenarios on the road, which is exactly what happened here. A Russian motorist, or at least a motorist who speaks…
Mitsubishi Evo Narrowly Avoids Pile Up on West Virginia Turnpike [Video]
Some cars handle better than others in snow and as high-performance beasts go, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII is certainly among the best. The Evo, as it is commonly called by enthusiasts, is a lot like the Subaru WRX STi. They’re both beefed up rally versions of their manufacturer’s humdrum sedans. Stiff suspension, power-a-plenty and…
Ferrari FF Winter Driving Program Headed to Aspen
Ferrari will offer a special winter driving course in Aspen, Colorado, with the goal of elevating driver skill and enhancing appreciation for the all-season FF GT, which hits dealerships this fall. The program stems from the “Pilota on Ice” program recently offered in Italy, and the all-new and all-wheel drive FF will be the star…
Plow Your Windshield With the Snowdozer
You’re getting pummelled by snow and a wimpy snow brush just isn’t going to get all that ice and white stuff off your vehicle. It’s time to call in the Snowdozer. A serious windshield brush/scraper combo, the Snowdozer takes all the snow and ice of your car a lot easier then the conventional brushes. It…
Can A Solar Road Solve Hazardous Winter Driving Conditions?
Winter, why aren’t you over yet? For drivers, winter is the slowest season of them all. As soon as the snow starts to fall from the sky, you can count on traffic jams until April. We’re late for work, our knuckles turn white from grabbing the steering wheel too tight and people forget that snow…
Lotus To Launch Winter Driving Academy In Finland
Of all the automakers that offer winter driving schools, Lotus seems like the worst fit. With their famous British reliability and bare metal cabin surfaces, the prospect of driving a Lotus in freezing temperatures strikes us as a task fit for British masochists like Max Mosley. But with Lotus’ re-branding, a new emphasis on the…
Porsche Offers Camp4 Canada “Never Hibernate” Winter Driving Program
A little snow on the ground shouldn’t mean that you pack your sports car away until the spring. And in Canada, Porsche is encouraging drivers to “Never Hibernate.” Starting this February, a fleet of 20 Porsche Caymans and 911 Carrera models can be found thumbing their noses at the snow on Canadian roads, putting to…
