A guide to the differences and which system is best for youBy Consumer ReportsFoul weather, deep snow, and muddy roads can ...

There are a lot of misconceptions regarding all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). Some say they are the exact same thing; others argue that they are completely different, and one is a much ...

The difference between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) is a topic of confusion for many car, truck, and SUV buyers. Both systems send power to the wheels where traction is needed most ...

In the late '80s, four-wheel-drive vehicles were simpler machines, often owned by hunters, farmers, and ranchers who didn't mind putting a knee in the dirt to twist their truck's hubs to lock the ...

If you're looking to crawl up steep, rocky terrain or travel deep into the backcountry, bringing along your propane stove and lots of dehydrated meals, escaping the city lights for weeks at a time, ...

Dear Car Fix: I just bought a 2010 Honda CRV with four-wheel drive. I was told it isn't really four-wheel, more like all-wheel. I had a four-wheel drive Blazer and went to the Outer Banks a few years ...

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 ...