AWD and 4WD sound similar in name, but they are very different. AWD is always active on most vehicles, while 4WD can be customized depending on the situation. A lot of people use the terms four-wheel ...

The xDrive, BMW's all-wheel drive (AWD) system, has refined the art of improving traction and stability in various driving ...

If you’re shopping for a new car — or even a lightly used one — you’ve probably noticed how often automakers talk about drive ...

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 ...

Ford's multitalented compact pickup has a new face and features, and the hybrid version has more impressive straight-line ...

The process of driving (especially in a manual transmission) can be a lot to take in at first, but eventually most of us get used to it and all the particulars become a sort of muscle memory. Actually ...