Car buyers typically ask for safety advice during winter storms about choosing between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). The two concepts appear to share common characteristics at ...

Theo has dedicated his life to cars. He has studied the only Automotive Journalism course in the world located at Coventry University and describes this passion as a clinical obsession. Give Theo four ...

When cars first gained popularity, rear-wheel drive (RWD) was the preferred method of propulsion. It also happened to be the only choice. But front-wheel drive (FWD) later took over the mainstream ...

When we talk about vehicles that can handle inclement weather or off-road use, many folks turn to cars with all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD, or sometimes 4×4). AWD is a system or mode ...

Canadians love all-wheel drive, and many choose their vehicles specifically because it’s included. But not all systems work the same way and it’s important to know how yours does to get the maximum ...

Many modern and classic 4x4 SUVs and trucks feature part-time 4WD (four-wheel drive), generally with a system which requires an input that the driver can engage at any speed. But is there such a thing ...

4WD or 4Wheel Drive as well as the AWD also known as All Wheel Drive systems send power to all four wheels and provide increased traction. Car manufacturers particularly the marketers sometimes have ...

When it comes to buying a car, be it new or used, there are many characteristics and features that must be considered. Do you want a manual transmission or would you rather the more common automatic?

Why do Subarus work better than Jeeps in some conditions and vice versa? The answer is in the way they power their wheels. Even if all four are driven, the way power gets to them—and what that does ...