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 ...

We owned a 2021 Tesla Model Y for 2.5 years as a long-term test car, reporting on efficiency, range, battery degradation, and what it was like living with the electric SUV and using it in our daily ...

While four-wheel-drive is popular with bigger trucks and other off-road vehicles, it's mostly unnecessary when driving on asphalt. When comparing four-wheel-drive with all-wheel-drive, AWD is a much ...

View post: I Try Commuting in a Lamborghini Revuelto in L.A. We’re huge devotees of rear-wheel drive (RWD) cars simply because they tend to be more dynamic and thrilling to drive. Before the ‘80s, RWD ...

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 a common feature, but the best AWD cars remain a cut above the rest. Nothing beats all-wheel drive when it comes to putting power down, whether that’s blasting away from a stoplight ...

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 ...

Front-wheel drive cars are a conundrum in the enthusiast world. We've been trained to believe that for a vehicle to be "fun", it either needs to send the power to the rear wheels to improve handling ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...