Cruise control has been around for decades, but how does it work? That depends on whether it's old-school cruise control or its modern, adaptive counterpart.

Anyone who’s pulled a trailer for hours on the interstate knows how tempting that little cruise control button can be. Give your foot a break, lock in a speed, and just roll. Simple, right? Not always ...

Adaptive cruise control senses the distance between your car and others on the road, adjusting speed to maintain safe following distance, but general cruise control doesn't mean self-driving just yet.

Long drives just got more comfortable! Learn how cruise control lets your car maintain a constant speed without pressing the accelerator, saving fuel and enhancing safety.