FWD, RWD, AWD, 4WD — they're four of the most common acronyms on a window sticker, and plenty of drivers honestly aren't sure ...

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 ...

New Ford F-150 trucks lined up at a dealer forecourt. - Trevor Srednick/Getty Images Four-wheel drive (4WD) can be extremely valuable when driving through harsh winters or navigating off-road ...

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 ...

The 2020 GMC Sierra HD AT4 has an all-wheel drive mode called “Auto 4WD” to complement the traditional, 2WD, 4WD High and 4WD Low modes. The 2020 GMC Sierra HD AT4 has an all-wheel drive mode called ...

While a four-wheeled motor vehicle will perform perfectly well for most purposes so long as two of its wheels are driven, writes Jeff Daniels, traction is much improved when all four wheels are driven ...

The name's Pathfinder—Nissan Pathfinder. It's a familiar name that still sounds as if it should be glued onto something with ...

Four-wheel drive (4WD) can be extremely valuable when driving through harsh winters or navigating off-road environments. But knowing when to engage the 4WD, or even which 4WD mode to use, can be ...