Torque vectoring is permanently active and allows for selective distribution of forces for each individual wheel.

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And as long as there is plenty of competition between different brands, this sort of selective distribution need not result in higher prices.

ECONOMIST: Vertical restraints

If only a few firms compete in a given product market, if the market is difficult to enter and if all leading firms adopt selective distribution, then competition between brands will not keep prices down and consumers will suffer.

ECONOMIST: Vertical restraints: Selective selling | The

Even when buyers really do require assistance, selective-distribution deals do not guarantee they will get it.

ECONOMIST: Vertical restraints: Selective selling | The

Despite widespread abuse, some selective-distribution deals do benefit consumers, and others cause no harm.

ECONOMIST: Vertical restraints: Selective selling | The

Banning selective-distribution deals outright thus makes no sense.

ECONOMIST: Vertical restraints

This is particularly true of the transportation and distribution sectors as evidenced by the widely reported, albeit selective food shortages.

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