This explainer by none other than Bosch shows how ESP works from the moment of overcorrection to the regaining of control.

A car's ESP has nothing to do with extrasensory perception. It's a key to keeping it on the road when conditions are iffy -- so don't ignore that warning light.

Mercedes launched the concept of electronic stability control in the 1990s. How did this revolutionize the motoring world and be so important today?