When cars first gained popularity, rear-wheel drive (RWD) was the preferred method of propulsion. It also happened to be the only choice. But front-wheel drive (FWD) later took over the mainstream ...

When it comes to choosing outdoor adventure gear, there are a lot of decisions to be made. While the majority of the essential gear list is focused on items for personal comfort and safety, including ...

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 ...

Aussie blokes have been buying up kitted out 4WDs in the hope of exploring the country. But their adventures into the wild are turning into a nightmare, with many getting bogged on beaches, grasslands ...

After military service a career as war correspondent was on the cards. But then an exclusive bursar programme in automotive journalism came 'a-knockin' - and so a 26-year journey spanning newspapers, ...

Why do Subarus work better than Jeeps in some conditions and vice versa? The answer is in the way they power their wheels. Even if all four are driven, the way power gets to them—and what that does ...

With the explosive growth of the light truck segment as well as the impending onslaught of winter, I thought it would be fitting to write about four-wheel drive systems. There are a few different ...

A trip out of Calais down France's A26 any time from Christmas to Easter will put you in a convoy of UK plated cars with ski boxes on the roof. Very many of them will have AWD. Too many will come back ...

How does four wheel drive work? This video explains the workings of four wheel drive (4WD), and gives a definition in order to differentiate different types of four wheel drive and all wheel drive.

When it comes to driving through inclement conditions on the road, or even light off-road work, modern all-wheel-drive systems can find traction in exceptionally slippy conditions. However, despite ...