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 ...

Safet Šatara is a journalist and creative marketing junior with an avid passion for automobiles and everything that moves. With thousands of car reviews under his belt, he made a small but noticeable ...

If you're looking to crawl up steep, rocky terrain or travel deep into the backcountry, bringing along your propane stove and lots of dehydrated meals, escaping the city lights for weeks at a time, ...

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 ...

Driving on icy or snow-covered roads increases the risk of accidents. To stay safe, drivers need vehicles with all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD), sufficient ground ...

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 ...

Your choices are rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The only thing these layouts have in common is the word “drive.” Which type of driveline layout is best for ...

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 ...