It may look and sound similar, but there are some big differences between all-wheel and four-wheel drive systems. This is ...

A four-wheel drive version of a two-wheel drive car will add a propshaft and differential to the formerly passive axle - but how that drive is added is the biggest factor in choosing a 4x4, whether it ...

When you're shopping for a vehicle, one of the most important decisions you'll make involves how power gets from the engine to the wheels. The terms all-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, and 4x4 get ...

The distinction between all-wheel drive (AWD) convenience and true four-wheel drive (4WD) capability has often been the defining aspect for the discerning adventurer or someone who understands the ...

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 ...

Charlen holds a BA Languages & Culture degree and has over a decade of experience in automotive journalism. His work experience includes stints at CAR Mag and News24 Motoring. Charlen didn't grow up ...