“Hearst Magazines and Verizon Media may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” Going over the river and through the woods was more dangerous back when cars had crummy ...

Anti-lock brakes are a godsend for everyday driving, but what happens when you're driving on a snow-covered road this winter? Does ABS actually help you stop any better? Well, it does and it doesn't.

Is Threshold Braking Better Than Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS)? There's a common misconception in car world that "threshold ...

Dear Tom, I just bought a used 2003 Ford Taurus from a local dealer. The first time I hit the brakes on wet pavement it scared the devil out of me! The pedal bounced back and there was a loud noise ...

This story appears in the June 13 print edition of Equipment & Maintenance Update, a supplement to Transport Topics. Sales of active safety systems are rising and, as of next summer, the first ...