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 ...

With the explosive growth of the light truck segment as well as the impending onslaught of winter, I thought it would be fitting to write about four-wheel drive systems. There are a few different ...

Many drivers assume AWD is best for snow, but winter tires and the right drivetrain matter more than you think.

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 ...

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 ...

Winter crashes on icy roads rarely happen because a driver could not get moving. They […] ...

Trucks and SUVs with a four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel (AWD) drivetrain have an advantage over two-wheel-drive (2WD) vehicles in carrying heavy loads, off-roading, or driving in wintry or inclement ...

Bruce McMahon has been four-wheel driving for about as long as there has been four-wheel drives. So who better to offer newcomers his top-four 4WD driving tips for getting there and back again safely?