Car experts say most people can get by with all-wheel drive, but four-wheel drive can be necessary in some circumstances.

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, ...

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

There are numerous 4WD/AWD technologies and systems. Most have evolved over many years. This article explains the differences ...

While increasingly rare, some National Parks allow parkgoers to explore the nation's mesmerizing landscapes from the driver's seats of their off-road rigs. OHV trails are one of the most unique and ...

Before we get too far into this festival of definitions and hair-splitting, it is important to know that – absent of all other considerations – power to all four wheels simply gets you up to crashing ...

Which is it: four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive? The answer is more complicated than you might expect. Is the system part-time, full-time, or on-demand? Reactive or predictive? Does it use a ...