All-wheel drive and four-wheel drive may sound similar in name but have some key differences in how they work.

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 ...

Comparing the two hottest compact SUVs on the market today. How does the completely redesigned Toyota RAV4 stand up to the ...

There are some major differences between 4WD and AWD, one of them being that the latter can be used constantly, whereas 4WD requires either off-road or slippery surfaces to function properly. The 1968 ...

Driving a fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle can make you feel greener, but if you live where winter is more white than green, you might want to consider one of the hybrids that offer all-wheel drive.

As partners, Toyota and Subaru have learned a lot from each other. But their AWD systems are drastically different. Is one better than the other? The Toyota RAV4 has been available with AWD since 1994 ...