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 ...

How does four-wheel drive work? A conventional, two-wheel drive car will drive one axle, using a differential to handle the difference in wheel speed when going around bends or driving over surfaces ...

All-wheel drive vs. front-wheel drive: Who wins when driving in winter weather? As harsh winter weather sets in, drivers in snow- and ice-prone areas of the country find themselves asking the same ...