All-wheel drive and four-wheel drive may sound similar in name but have some key differences in how they work.

Ever wondered what makes a Subaru grip the road so well? The secret lies in its Symmetrical AWD system, and there's more to ...

When it comes to optimal on- and off-road performance, AWD cars are one of your best bets. Sending power to all four wheels means extra traction on slippery surfaces like rain-slick or snowy roads. In ...

As it turns out, new car shoppers still have some sense in prioritizing all-weather traction over the ability to scroll ...

All-wheel drive is available on a wider variety of vehicles these days, including a substantial share of new electric vehicles. That’s not only due to the popularity of AWD, but possibly also because ...

All-wheel drive is great to have for winter in the snow belt or mountains, as well as for peace of mind in other traction-challenged driving conditions. However, it’s not a free ride, as buying and ...

With its new three-row family SUV, Hyundai aces hybrid math.

Ford is giving its Maverick pickup truck a midlife refresh for model year 2025. And while the changes aren’t earth-shattering, they will probably pique your interest. The headline news for Ars readers ...

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 ...