AWD and 4WD sound similar in name, but they are very different. AWD is always active on most vehicles, while 4WD can be customized depending on the situation. A lot of people use the terms four-wheel ...

Alright, parents who love/are forced to watch "Bluey," you might have felt a slight twinge in your soul when Jack's Dad needed some prodding from his daughter, Lulu, to understand that "all-wheel ...

The automotive industry tends to use two different terms for vehicles that can send power to all four wheels: four-wheel drive (4WD) and all-wheel drive (AWD). There are mild variations of both, with ...

A winter storm has dumped inches of snow across Ohio today, Tuesday, Dec. 2, closing schools and creating snow emergencies that warn drivers against being on the road. And when the roads are bad, a ...

It’s not surprising that 4-wheel-drive cars are popular, especially in the USA where off-road adventuring is popular, and ...

Choosing the right drivetrain isn’t just about performance bragging rights, it’s about confidence, safety, and how your car ...

Four-wheel drive was initially used in utilitarian and military vehicles, for an obvious reason: it provided more traction on slippery terrain. But automakers shove 4WD/AWD in all sorts of vehicles ...

All-wheel drive is becoming more and more common in the automotive landscape. At one point, drive distributed to all four wheels was reserved mostly for off-roaders and pickup trucks, but today, it's ...

All-wheel drive is great to have for winter in the snow belt or mountains, as well as for peace of mind in other traction-challenged driving conditions. However, it’s not a free ride, as buying and ...

Convertibles with all-wheel drive may seem a controversial invention. Some people worry that the ability to remove the roof in hot weather makes a vehicle unfit for driving in the winter season.

Driving a fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle can make you feel greener, but if you live where winter is more white than green, you might want to consider one of the hybrids that offer all-wheel drive.