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BMW has now announced that it will use the new i3s traction control system in BMW and MINI models with front -, rear - and all - wheel drive.

And they are sufficient to provide acceleration strong enough to overwhelm the traction control system in a straight line, even at speeds above 100km / h.

Loosening the reins of the traction control systems in most cars with sporting intentions is usually done wisely only in a controlled setting.

Not exact matches

In the U.S., the Republicans control the White House and both houses of Congress, effectively precluding any single - payer system from getting enough traction to pass, Trautwein said.

Traction control helps prevent skidding; crash - avoidance systems fling radar waves in every direction, looking for approaching vehicles; the Lexus LS series even features a windshield - mounted camera that monitors the lane markings in front of you and gently nudges you back into your lane, via electric motors that assist your steering, if you drift.

Renault's unique Grip X-Tend traction system ensure the Bus remains securely under the driver's control in all conditions.

Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter turbo - diesel V - 6 engine 7 - speed automatic transmission 4Matic permanent all - wheel drive 4 - wheel Airmatic suspension Hill start assist Speed sensitive power steering 4 - wheel electric traction control 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS Tire pressure monitoring system 19 - inch alloy wheels Power tilt / sliding sunroof Fixed panorama sunroof over 3rd row seats Rain - sensing wipers Comand system with 6.5 - inch display Bluetooth connectivity In - dash 6 - disc DVD / CD changer Three rows of seating 8 - speaker audio system Dual - zone automatic climate control Premium leather - wrapped steering wheel Heated front seats Power windows / locks / mirrors Privacy glass

In most instances, you won't notice it's missing, a sign of Benz's supreme stability and traction control systems or the invisibility of the 4Motion driveline.

Other MyKey tricks include a seat belt warning that mutes the radio until both front passengers are buckled in, an early low - fuel indicator, the inability to deactivate safety systems such as Ford's blind - spot monitoring system and traction control, an audio volume limit, and a speed alert chime.

There's enormous mechanical grip, supported by a traction - control system that can be wound in or out according to the conditions and skill of the driver.

The desert roads are all coated with a fine dusting of sand, but even full - throttle exits from traffic circles in second gear fail to wake the traction control system.

I reach for the fighter - jet - inspired toggles in the center stack, flipping the drive mode switch until it settles on Snow / Wet, desensitizing the throttle a bit and preparing the traction and stability control systems for extra slip.

In fact, it's the same system used in the Ford Focus RS - a conventional rear differential is replaced by a pair of clutches that can meter out power to each rear wheel individually, controlled electronically depending on cornering and traction requirementIn fact, it's the same system used in the Ford Focus RS - a conventional rear differential is replaced by a pair of clutches that can meter out power to each rear wheel individually, controlled electronically depending on cornering and traction requirementin the Ford Focus RS - a conventional rear differential is replaced by a pair of clutches that can meter out power to each rear wheel individually, controlled electronically depending on cornering and traction requirements.

The front tires slip going uphill, and traction control cuts in and out as the all - wheel - drive systems sorts out where to send power.

Mind you, Marc ran his timed laps with the traction - control system set in Sport.

Due to the absence of transfer cases and mechanical differential locks, in extreme conditions it's up to the traction control, ABS, and ESP systems to help achieve optimum stability when grip starts to slip.

MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890 Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.

As required in the U.S., the 4C has front air bags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system with traction control.

Beneath the Velar's pretty skin is a modified version of the Jaguar F - Pace's mostly aluminum chassis that's been reinforced for off - road competence and is further bolstered by Land Rover's Terrain Response 2 system, which orchestrates goodies like an active rear locking differential, low traction launch system, hill descent control, and an available air suspension with adaptive shocks (standard on V - 6 models)-- all of which work in conjunction with stability control.

Naturally the traction and stability control systems help keep everything in check, these working with rather than against you on the road.

While all the new dual - clutch gearboxes slur their shifts together in an endless flow of silky smoothness, the Lambo changes gears hard enough to trigger the traction control system.

Standard Equipment: 3.0 - liter turbocharged 6 - cylinder engine 6 - speed automatic transmission All - wheel drive 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS 20 - inch alloy R Design wheels Hill decent control Dynamic stability traction control Tire - pressure monitoring system Tilt / telescoping steering column 40/20/40 split folding rear seats Heated outside mirrors Auto - dimming rearview mirror Keyless push - button ignition High - performance audio system with 8 speakers In - dash single CD player with WMA / MP3 capability HD radio USB / Auxiliary audio inputs Sirius satellite radio Bluetooth connectivity R - Design elements: 20 - inch wheels, sports chassis, chrome tailpipes, chrome skid plate, color - matched lower body moldings, blue instrument cluster, silk - metal grille, sport leather seats, aluminum pedals, aluminum center stack, leather steering wheel and gearshift knob

A perfectly programmed stability control system assists in this torque dance, especially in low - traction situations.

In lieu of limited - slip differentials, the new X3's stability control system is programmed to apply individual brakes and to summon more power — when required — to manipulate traction and handling.

STANDARD FEATURES: Air suspension 18 - inch aluminum wheels Sport body styling Comand w / hard - drive voice - controlled navigation Bluetooth 14 - speaker Harman / Kardon surround sound audio system In - dash memory card slot Auxiliary audio jack Center controller w / 7 - inch display 4.5 - inch color instrument cluster display SiriusXM satellite radio w / trail subscription Power sunroof Leather interior w / wood trim 14 - way power adjustable front seats 4 - way power tilt - and - telescopic steering column Automatic dual - zone climate control Cruise control Rain - sensing intermittent windshield wipers Multi-color interior ambient lighting Mbrace in - vehicle services Stability and traction contrIn - dash memory card slot Auxiliary audio jack Center controller w / 7 - inch display 4.5 - inch color instrument cluster display SiriusXM satellite radio w / trail subscription Power sunroof Leather interior w / wood trim 14 - way power adjustable front seats 4 - way power tilt - and - telescopic steering column Automatic dual - zone climate control Cruise control Rain - sensing intermittent windshield wipers Multi-color interior ambient lighting Mbrace in - vehicle services Stability and traction contrin - vehicle services Stability and traction control

The system allowed the rear diff and traction control to work in concert, feeding in precisely the right amount of torque for the swiftest exit from any bend, even with the throttle nailed to the carpet (if there was any).

It has all the requisite airbags and traction control systems, but nothing in the way of electronic systems like blind - spot warning, automatic braking or automatic cruise control.

Included in the base price of $ 34,965 are traction and stability control, Ford's SYNC hands - free communication system, a 6 - month subscription to Sirius satellite radio, a reverse sensing system, and more.

Tech features borrowed from the race car should include a race - bred traction control and ABS system, as well as feel - some hydraulic power steering (a highlight in the Vantage N430) and beefy six - pot front brake calipers.

It handles fast corners flat and predictably, thanks in equal part to the trick air suspension and the numerous on - board traction and stability control systems that are no - doubt sweating the little stuff behind the scenes.

Standard Equipment: 5.0 - liter V - 8 8 - speed automatic transmission w / Shiftronic Electronic stability control Traction control Lane departure warning system Selective damping shock absorbers R - Spec sport tuned multi-link suspension 19 - in.

STANDARD FEATURES: Power retractable steel hardtop Leather interior Leather steering wheel, shift knob, and handbrake cover Tilt - and - telescopic steering column Dual - zone climate control Cruise control Bluetooth audio and phone connectivity Covered storage in all four seats Front and rear center armrests Top down and trunk load assist Stability and traction control 17 - inch aluminum wheels 8 - speaker audio system w / amplifier USB port Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / 6 - month subscription

In the rain the stability control system is subtly effective, smoothing - off any spikes in traction with minimal interruption in forward motioIn the rain the stability control system is subtly effective, smoothing - off any spikes in traction with minimal interruption in forward motioin traction with minimal interruption in forward motioin forward motion.

With the assistance of a launch control system and traction control, the R390 GT1 could hit 60mph from rest in under 4 seconds.

In the Icar Circuit's icy low - traction conditions, the Regal GS delivered tail - out, rear - wheel - drive dynamics once we disabled the traction - and stability - control systems.

I drove the TSX in the rain, and torque steer was kept under control only because the traction control system is hyper intrusive.

The eight - setting Motec traction control and 12 - setting Bosch ABS system can be dialed in from a ««Knight Rider» - style steering wheel, and more than twice the downforce as the road car is delivered courtesy of an adjustable rear spoiler the size of a park bench.

Not that the ML is an off - roader in anything other than looks, with poor ground clearance and no traction enhancing aids beyond its four - wheel drive system and standard stability control.

A big part of the Caddy's track competence is the fantastic traction and stability control system, working in tandem with the standard electronic limited - slip differential.

Standard Equipment: 3.5 - liter V - 6 engine CVT automatic transmission 4 - wheel disc brakes with ABS 18 - inch alloy wheels Traction control system Vehicle dynamic control Tire pressure monitoring system Electronic brake force distribution Leather - appointed seats Leather - wrapped steering wheel and shift knob Manual tilt / telescoping steering column Cruise control Bose audio system AM / FM in - dash 6 - CD changer & MP3 / WMA playback capability 9 speakers with 2 subwoofers XM satellite radio Auxiliary audio input jack Bluetooth connectivity Dual - zone automatic climate control Nissan intelligent key with push button start Power windows / locks Power sliding moonroof Auto - dimming rearview mirror Fog lights

The stability control system — which in common with many SUVs can't be fully deactivated — takes a particularly dim view of any kind of slippage, positively slamming on the brakes when it detects any sort of traction failure.

With traction control set to Sand, we crested the rise as Honda's man told me some of the development work on the multiterrain system occurred in Dubai.

It's offered in a package that includes a sport - tuned suspension, traction control and an antilock braking system.

Variant name: V6, Derivative: NC, Variant: 3.5 V6 (AWD) 9EDCT Honda 3.5 V6 (AWD) 9EDCT finished in berlina black metallic with beige leather interior Specification includes Alloy Wheels, Tyre Pressure Control, Front Electric Windows, Gears Steering Wheel Mounted Controls, Rain Sensor, Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver, Passenger And Front Side Air Bags, Traction Control System, Front Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners, Alarm, Immobiliser, Rear Spoiler, Electric / Heated Door Mirrors, High Beam Assist Exterior Lighting, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Front Head Restraints, Power - Assisted Steering, Heated Rear Screen, Glovebox Interior Lights, Cup Holder, Floor Mats, Driver / Passenger Seat Height Adjustment, Head Up Display On - Board Monitor, Bluetooth Interface Telephone Equipment, Chassis, Chassis and Safety System and Safety System.

All Terrain Anti-Lock Braking System Electric Front Windows Front Mudflaps Heated Rear Screen Manual Adjustable Exterior Mirrors Power Assisted Steering Rear Mudflaps Side Runners Tinted Glass Front & Side Windscreen Wash / Wipe System (Intermittent Function) Audio System Single Slot CD & Radio MP3 / AUX & Bluetooth Electronic Traction Control (ETC) Halogen Headlamps Heated Windscreen Manual Dipping Interior Rear View Mirror Rear Door Stowage Net Rear Quarter Windows Standard Duty Suspension Two Cupholders Air Conditioning Driver & Front Passenger Sun Visors Front Axle Two Pin Differential Heated Front Seats Locking Wheel Nuts Perimetric / Volumetric Alarm Rear Folding Step Remote Central Locking Station Wagon Roof Underseat Bottle Jack Twin Crosshair Exhaust System in Stainless Steel inc..

Get a little extra help in icy, snowy conditions with Snow Mode, which recalibrates the traction control system to give you more confidence.

Like regular RX - 8 variants, the Revelation features 18 - inch alloy wheels and tyres, traction control, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), six airbags, cruise control, power windows / mirrors, limited - slip differential, six - CD in - dash audio system and climate control air - conditcontrol, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), six airbags, cruise control, power windows / mirrors, limited - slip differential, six - CD in - dash audio system and climate control air - conditControl (DSC), six airbags, cruise control, power windows / mirrors, limited - slip differential, six - CD in - dash audio system and climate control air - conditcontrol, power windows / mirrors, limited - slip differential, six - CD in - dash audio system and climate control air - conditcontrol air - conditioning.

With our tests occurring on a rainy day, we had a chance to sample these vehicles in the mud, wet sand, and in a rock garden where the lack of grip really allowed us to see how the traction control and four - wheel - drive systems responded in less - than - ideal conditions.

On the stairs, the Frontier was surprisingly adept thanks to a good throttle calibration in low range, along with a well - sorted traction control system.

Simply named TCL in 1990, the system has now evolved into Mitsubishi's modern Active Skid and Traction Control (ASTC) system.