Do You Really Need 4WD? If you’re choosing between a 4x4 and AWD, it’s important to know AWD can handle what most people throw at it in the most common off-road scenarios.

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 ...

The AWD (all-wheel-drive) story begins in 1893 when the idea was first patented, 10 years before actually being implemented by a couple of Dutch gents from Amst ...

Does it seem like most new cars are sold with all-wheel drive? You’re not wrong. Consumer Reports says while more than half of new cars come with all-wheel drive, there are some things drivers ...

All-wheel drive has different advantages and disadvantages in electric cars. AWD EVs have an extra motor, which consumes more energy and decreases range. For some buyers, AWD capability may not be ...

All Wheel Drive can be particularly appealing, especially if you drive off-road a lot, but an AWD car may actually be hurting your average MPG.

All-wheel drive is an increasingly common feature on cars today, from grocery-fetching Subaru wagons to small crossovers. But it was rally racing that really convinced automakers that sending ...

Engineering Explained Praises Rivian R1T's "Holy Grail Of AWD Systems" Jason Fenske calls the R1T "a vehicle like no other on the market" thanks to its four-motor setup that offers unrivaled ...

Both AWD and 4x4 power all four wheels, but there are some key differences for on- and off-road driving.