Suppliers already are profiting on systems that control vehicle stability, but European and U.S. regulatory changes are likely to boost this business even more. Antilock brakes are standard on many ...

In 1995, Bosch launched the industry's first electronic stability control system in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. In the ensuing 25 years, the system has gone from a high-tech gadget for luxury cars to a ...

Alina has been enthusiastic about vehicles her entire life, and even from an early age found herself itching to get behind the wheel. Through high school and college, she could be found reading ...

One of the most critical technologies on modern vehicles, Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is responsible for preventing countless accidents for decades. In this article, we’re going to explore its ...

ABS (anti-lock braking system) was the first slip control technology. The aim of ABS is to limit the pressure to any wheel which decelerates too rapidly, allowing maximum stopping force to be applied ...

Viknesh Vijayenthiran September 13, 2006 Comment Now! Ford has jumped the gun on a potential mandate requiring stability control on all cars by announcing that all models by the end of 2009 will come ...

Electronic stability control is the most important auto safety innovation since seat belts. That’s the consensus from Consumer Reports, the federal government, the Insurance Institute for Highway ...

Electronic stability control is a generic name for a suite of active safety systems that aim to prevent loss of vehicle control, including reducing rollover risk ...

It’s banned in Formula 1, turned off by rally drivers, and you, yes you, entrust your children’s safety to it. No, I’m not talking about roll cages or nanny cams, I’m talking about electronic ...

A vehicle control system that has been proven in Germany to cut down dramatically on accidents is available on just 6 percent of vehicles in the United States. Electronic stability control, a feature ...