I think the ESC is a large SUV mfg. (Ford, maybe Jeep is advertising it...?) They all have their different acronyms to describe similar technology.

It makes sense to help the driver maintain control with devices that offer WAY quicker responses and more importantly, appropriate actions. Like braking one wheel or reducing power to another. Not alot of us can do this on our own in a panic situation!

Actually I had a go-cart as a kid that you could brake with one wheel to CAUSE you to skid...

'04 Seaside Pearl #7. Fumoto oil drain, mudflaps, rear bumper scuff protector & rear warn system, compass mirror, EV mode button, 8" subwoofer in right rear cubby & 6" subs under seats, power lumbar in the front seats, Coastaletech hitch w/ Aspen bike/snowboard rack. iPod2car, 2 amps, Alpine component speakers, and DVD video, solid 47 MPG @ 70000 miles.