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

Four-wheel drive can be a lifesaver in rough road conditions, but it's not magic. Using your truck or SUV's 4WD mode wrong ...

As you’re certainly aware, most cars these days have four wheels. So why do people make a distinction between all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive when driving four wheels clearly means you’re driving ...

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 ...

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 ...

Since America's first four-wheel-drive truck, owning an off-road vehicle has proven to be a lot of fun. It allows you to adventure on rugged terrain and even drive safer during unpredictable weather ...

The extra shifter in some 4WD vehicles manages the transfer case, including 4Hi, 4Lo, and neutral settings for towing or ...

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

With shoppers flocking to new-car dealers’ at rates not seen since the onset of the Great Recession, and at the most bone-chilling and snow-ridden time of the year, we’d bet many of them are taking a ...

Jack's passion for cars started when Fernando Alonso won his first Formula 1 championship behind the wheel of the blue and yellow R25. Ever since, his enthusiasm for the automotive industry has ...