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

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

If you've ever shopped for an SUV, truck, or crossover, you've probably seen the terms AWD and 4WD used throughout advertisements and vehicle descriptions. At first glance, they may seem ...

Car buyers typically ask for safety advice during winter storms about choosing between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). The two concepts appear to share common characteristics at ...

Alright, parents who love/are forced to watch "Bluey," you might have felt a slight twinge in your soul when Jack's Dad needed some prodding from his daughter, Lulu, to understand that "all-wheel ...

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 ...

A four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive vehicle is one in which the engine powers all four wheels either part of the time or all of the time. Most cars have two-wheel drive, which means either the front ...

Four-wheel-drive Low (4WD Low) is an integral feature in many off-road vehicles that offers drivers enhanced torque and control in challenging terrain. This specialized gear setting, distinct from the ...

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 ...

Why do Subarus work better than Jeeps in some conditions and vice versa? The answer is in the way they power their wheels. Even if all four are driven, the way power gets to them—and what that does ...