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In 1997, Audi introduced the first series production ESP for all-wheel drive vehicles (Audi A8 and Audi A6 with quattro (four-wheel drive system)) [citation needed]. In 1998, Volvo Cars began to offer their version of ESC called Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) on the new Volvo S80 . [ 18 ]
Car and Driver (CD or C/D) is an American automotive enthusiast magazine first published in 1955. In 2006 its total circulation was 1.23 million. [ 2 ] It is owned by Hearst Magazines , who purchased it from its prior owner Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. in 2011.
Car and Driver 10Best is a list annually produced by Car and Driver (C/D) beginning in 1983, [1] nominating what it considers the 10 best cars of the year. C/D also produced the 5Best list, highlighting what it considers the five best trucks of the year. All production vehicles for sale in that calendar year are considered with these recent ...
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The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is this year's top EV according to Car and Driver's annual comparison of new or significantly updated electric vehicle models on the market. At $67,495, it's pricier ...
The Vario was launched in 1996 as a facelifted version of the Mercedes-Benz T2. [1] [2] The bodyshell remained relatively unchanged throughout its 17-year production life. The Vario proved a popular base chassis for trucks, minibuses and mini-coaches. When new regulations required disabled access, a model with a wheelchair lift was made available.
Sensors detect when the car is starting to skid, and the steering's electronic control unit (ECU) provides a prompt to the driver to correct the problem by making the steering wheel move slightly. Since most drivers find the idea of a car steering itself troubling, VW Group stresses that the robotic nudge is merely a suggestion, which the ...
Drive-by-wire technology, in which the steering and the brakes, for example, are activated electrically with no mechanical steering or braking. Active Body Control (ABC). Production launch in the Mercedes-Benz C215. Colour display (series launch in the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220)). Central rotary control to operate electronic functions.