Traction is pretty much doubled between tires and street (or dirt, rocks, mud, snow, and so on) by driving four wheels instead of two. Let’s start with the basics of an American-built pickup we’ve ...

In recent years, four-wheel drive systems have become increasingly popular, especially in cars that usually wouldn’t have 4wd systems. Carmakers have introduced four-wheel drive to their customers ...

The number of four-wheel-drive vehicles grows every year for cars, trucks, and those crossovers in between. And as that crossover line blurs, so does the one that defines four-wheel drive. So many ...

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 ...

While the Toyota 4Runner has changed over the years, it remains one of the best new off-road vehicles on the market. In addition to legendary Toyota quality, one of the things that makes it a great ...

CARS.COM — Does an all-wheel- or four-wheel-drive vehicle require additional scheduled maintenance? That’s a question many consumers consider when car shopping. The chances are it does, compared with ...

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 ...