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Thinking About Turbocharging or Supercharging Your Car? Here’s What You Need to Know

Plenty of modern vehicle engines come pre-equipped with a turbocharger or supercharger to crank up the horsepower and efficiency. I’m not just talking about the latest muscle and sports cars, either. The Honda Accord, Jeep Compass, Volkswagen Jetta, and Kia Forte are some of the budget-minded vehicles making use of turbochargers. You’ll also find superchargers […]

What Is Traction Control?

Since 2012, all new cars sold in the US have been required to have a traction control system (TCS). First developed in the early 1970s, traction control was introduced to help prevent “wheel spin” due to loss of grip. Multiple studies have confirmed the effectiveness of traction control in reducing accidents. Not surprisingly, the technology […]