Traditional 4WD and modern AWD are built on fundamentally different mechanical principles, and mixing up which one you need can cost you thousands in repairs. The preference for 4WD among older truck ...
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 ...
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 ...
If there was an misunderstanding over whether challenger brand BYD is to be taken seriously, the rapid-fire launch of its luxury arm Denza is a genuine counterpunch. With B5 already on sale, now it’s ...
Four-wheel-drive Low (4WD Low) is an integral feature in many off-road vehicles that offers drivers enhanced torque and control in challenging terrain. This specialized gear setting, distinct from the ...
A trip out of Calais down France's A26 any time from Christmas to Easter will put you in a convoy of UK plated cars with ski boxes on the roof. Very many of them will have AWD. Too many will come back ...
Aussie blokes have been buying up kitted out 4WDs in the hope of exploring the country. But their adventures into the wild are turning into a nightmare, with many getting bogged on beaches, grasslands ...
Toyota went after Subaru in their backyard back in the 1980s and this little wagon turned out to be a great competitor.
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 ...