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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

America's best-selling SUV goes after any holdout buyers with the new model, which adds smarter electronics, standard hybrid ...