All-wheel drive and four-wheel drive may sound similar in name but have some key differences in how they work.

The difference between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) is a topic of confusion for many car, truck, and SUV buyers. Both systems send power to the wheels where traction is needed most ...

There are a lot of misconceptions regarding all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). Some say they are the exact same thing; others argue that they are completely different, and one is a much ...

In the late '80s, four-wheel-drive vehicles were simpler machines, often owned by hunters, farmers, and ranchers who didn't mind putting a knee in the dirt to twist their truck's hubs to lock the ...

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Sport-utility vehicles are by far the most popular vehicle type in the U.S. Many buyers are drawn to SUVs for their elevated ride height, all-wheel drive, improved off-road ability, interior ...

With America's appetite for crossovers and SUVs veering off the top of the charts, it's getting harder and harder to find a "real" off-road-capable 4x4 SUV. Many, but not all, new SUVs have some ...

Snow belt denizens can attest that foul weather doesn’t last all year — and you don’t have to live in California or Florida to enjoy open-top motoring. But unless you plan to garage your ride from ...

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 ...