There are a lot of opaque initialisms associated with cars that can be confusing when you see them on a spec sheet or a badge right on the vehicle. One such example is ABS, which has nothing to do ...

Most kids may have noticed the ABS logo on the dashboard of the family car. Some might even know that it stands for 'Anti-skid Braking System'. This simple demonstration explains why ABS makes modern ...

There are few things worse as a motorist than the sinking feeling in your stomach when a warning light pings up on the dashboard. Some lights are worse than others, like flashing check engine lights, ...

We take braking for granted these days. Cars used to be huge, heavy, and severely under-braked. Back then, drum brakes were the norm, as were skinny, tall tires with minimal traction that provided a ...

The first electronic antiskid braking systems (ABS) were introduced 25 years ago. Since then the original ABS setups have evolved from basic systems designed to combat wheel lockup and skidding under ...

The introduction of ABS - the anti-lock brake system, to give it its full name - was one of the most important developments in new car safety. In simple terms, ABS systems use electronics to detect ...

Gerhard started his career in automotive journalism in 2010, after finishing degrees in Communication, English, and Politics, and diplomas in Film and Art Appreciation and Graphic Design. He's ...

Last week's downpour is a timely reminder about the value of anti-lock brakes when trying to stop in an emergency in slippery situations. But do drivers know how to use the technology properly? Crash ...

Every car in the U.S. after 2011 has had to be equipped with electronic stability control thanks to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126. This means they all have four-wheel antilock brakes. But ...

18:16, Wed, Jan 8, 2025 Updated: 18:27, Wed, Jan 8, 2025 Some petrol, diesel and electric car owners are only just learning what a three-letter light on their car dashboard really means, with road ...

F1 Grand Prix of Emilia Romagna - Final Practice - Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W13 locks a wheel under braking during practice ahead of the F1 Grand ...