Car experts say most people can get by with all-wheel drive, but four-wheel drive can be necessary in some circumstances.

Many drivers assume AWD is best for snow, but winter tires and the right drivetrain matter more than you think.

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 ...

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 ...

If the AWD SUV is the do-it-all vehicle, then all-wheel drive is the do-it-all system. Of course, sending power to all four wheels improves traction in wet, muddy, or snowy conditions, but in some ...

A winter storm has dumped inches of snow across Ohio today, Tuesday, Dec. 2, closing schools and creating snow emergencies that warn drivers against being on the road. And when the roads are bad, a ...

Four-wheel drive was initially used in utilitarian and military vehicles, for an obvious reason: it provided more traction on slippery terrain. But automakers shove 4WD/AWD in all sorts of vehicles ...

Volunteers in East Texas are using four-wheel drive vehicles to ensure essential workers reach patients during severe winter ...

All-wheel drive might not be a must-have, but it sure is nice to have if you live in any of the large swaths of America that regularly see snow. Certainly a good set of winter tires will get the job ...