Some modern trucks and SUVs have a drivetrain mode called 4WD Auto. What does this mode actually do, and how does it work?

It may look and sound similar, but there are some big differences between all-wheel and four-wheel drive systems. This is ...

When we talk about vehicles that can handle inclement weather or off-road use, many folks turn to cars with all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD, or sometimes 4×4). AWD is a system or mode ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

Although they may sound similar, AWD and 4WD are built for very different driving conditions—here's how they actually work ...

The second shift lever in some 4WD vehicles has a specific job, and knowing when to use it can make a difference off-road or ...

From the 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan to the 2015 Jeep Wrangler off-road all-star, Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles' North American arm is currently employing lots of 4WD and all-wheel drive drivelines.

Almost every driveline type available is offered in a pickup truck. Most pickups come standard with rear-wheel drive and have optional all-wheel-drive and/or four-wheel-drive systems. Here's our guide ...

The Rover Company introduced the Land Rover in 1948, three years after World War II came to a dramatic end with the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Heavily inspired by the Willys MB, the ...

Majority of the old car models come with part-time 4WD systems, which unfortunately rarely get engaged while on the other hand, the technology for has changed overtime offering a wider variety of ...

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 ...

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 ...