Learn how tire traction and braking work together to improve safety, grip, and stopping performance in dry, wet, snow, and ice conditions.

Let's do a thought experiment. Imagine you're reading about a new sports car, the Gorgonzola MVS-400istxC Black Edition. This stellar performance vehicle has the world's best brakes: A 60-0 panic stop ...

As automakers chase greater fuel-economy gains for their hybrid models, some may be sacrificing braking distance in favor of squeezing out a few extra miles per gallon, Consumer Reports has found.