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A frozen lake and several Lamborghinis provide lessons on traction control


Electronic traction control is more important than ever as electric motors proliferate.

From the passenger seat of my Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato, 24 Hours of Daytona winner Corey Lewis gives me a "slow down" hand gesture, urging me to avoid an Urus high-centered on a snow bank. This year, Lamborghini invited customers out to tear up the pristine Canadian winterscape in three Sterratos, four Uruses, and two rear-wheel-drive Huracán Tecnicas—all told, about $3 million worth of cars. Start to turn the steering wheel, however, and the nannies rein in power to prevent tire spin and slides—safety first, presumably to help drivers avoid ditches and berms while shuttling the family up to Zermatt or Aspen.

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