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 ...

What is four-wheel drive, how does it work and do you need it? We explain all in our in-depth guide to four-wheel drive.

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 ...

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