The world outside your garage is an inhospitable place, with rain, sleet, mud, snow, blizzards, ice, hail, and all sorts of hazards trying to send you into a nearby tree. That’s why traction control ...

You'd be forgiven if years of goading from Top Gear co-host Jeremy Clarkson made you think you should be turning off your car's traction control to have the most fun ...

In the world of cars, progress never stops. Between the yearly releases of new models, the growing electric vehicle market, and ever-advancing technology and car safety systems, it can be hard to keep ...

Electronic traction aids have revolutionized how 4×4’s, and even all-wheel-drive crossovers, manage traction off-road; however, the car industry has struggled to articulate just how they work, which ...

Traction boards, recovery tracks, traction mats, whatever you call them, these handy tools can be a game-changer when your vehicle is stuck. Whether spinning tires in mud, snow, sand, or loose silt, ...

This article was updated in February 2025 with new products and information from winter testing. Traction boards, also known as recovery boards or traction mats, are essential tools for off-road and ...

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