For a layman chatting to a mechanic or gearhead, automotive jargon can seem like a foreign language. To the average person on the street, terms like torque vectoring, locking differentials, pinion ...

Here's how all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) work, their pros and cons and when they're most useful. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...

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, ...

There are a lot of misconceptions regarding all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). Some say they are the exact same thing; others argue that they are completely different, and one is a much ...

Four-wheel-drive (4WD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) drivelines provide the highest levels of traction for driving in changeable weather conditions or off-road. 4WD vehicles allow manual engagement of the ...

AWD is road-oriented, providing smooth performance on wet or slightly uneven surfaces, making it ideal for mixed road conditions with harsh winters or maintained dirt roads. 4WD leans towards off-road ...

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 ...

View post: I Drove the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands, Here’s My Honest Review As you’re certainly aware, most cars these days have four wheels. So why do people make a distinction between all-wheel ...

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 ...

In the late '80s, four-wheel-drive vehicles were simpler machines, often owned by hunters, farmers, and ranchers who didn't mind putting a knee in the dirt to twist their truck's hubs to lock the ...