What makes a 4X4 a 4X4 - all your transfer case questions answered in one place.

We describe how all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD, a.k.a. 4x4) work: similarities, differences, and ways they can be confused.

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 ...

What's the difference between AWD and 4WD? I was handed the keys to the brand new BMW M5, which can actually switch between 4WD and 2WD! Nothing all that impressive for any truck drivers out there, ...

Jack's passion for cars started when Fernando Alonso won his first Formula 1 championship behind the wheel of the blue and yellow R25. Ever since, his enthusiasm for the automotive industry has ...