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roadholding

British  
/ ˈrəʊdˌhəʊldɪŋ /

noun

  1. the extent to which a motor vehicle is stable and does not skid, esp at high speeds, or on sharp bends or wet roads

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The ride and roadholding compromise is well struck, with road impacts well damped and muffled, and transient body motions kept in check.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

It’s got a big-boy suspension—with front coilover struts and multi-link rear suspension—tastefully tart steering response and above-par roadholding, thanks to a center of gravity like a sea buoy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026

The taller Tiguan’s handling, roadholding, ride compliance and chassis stability are all dictated by how high it sits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026

Considering the huge values in play, the F-250’s roadholding manners are benign.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026

From the driver seat, the effect is a sort of enchanted roadholding.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025

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