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 ...

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 ...

As one Subaru Crosstrek owner recently learned the hard way, it bears repeating that all-wheel drive is not the same as four-wheel drive. A Subie owner posted a warning letter they received a month ...

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 ...

Many four-wheel-drive vehicles have 4-high and 4-low modes. However, these settings aren't the same. Here are the differences between them and when to use each.

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 ...

At first glance, even to those familiar with the concept of a 4WD system, the nomenclature can sometimes get confusing, and that's just as true with an F-150 as any other. And, with every single light ...

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 ...