We describe how all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD, a.k.a. 4x4) work: similarities, differences, and ways they can be confused.

All-wheel-drive has transitioned from a relatively exotic technology for sports cars to a mainstream feature available on today’s top-selling vehicles. The popularity of ...

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 ...

What are the best 4-wheel-drive cars and SUVs of 2026? Use our expert BuzzScore rating to find the best 4x4 cars on the market.

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (iSeeCars) – All-wheel-drive has ...

As one Subaru Crosstrek owner recently learned the hard way, it bears repeating that all-wheel drive is not the same as four-wheel drive. A Subie owner posted a warning letter they received a month ...