We closely examine both all and front-wheel drive cars in order to discover the inherent strengths and weaknesses of each drivetrain type.

Small SUVs are all the rage in today's market. Their small size makes them a top pick for those who value space-saving, while their slightly lifted ride height offers extra capabilities. While the ...

A front-drive car doesn’t need a longitudinal transmission, driveshaft, or rear differential, all of which are necessary for rear-wheel drive as well as some all-wheel drive cars.

The front wheels are getting most of the power all the time, and only in certain situations will it send power to the rear wheels. So yes, there are more AWD cars on the road nowadays, thanks to ...

For example, if the left front wheel loses traction, engine torque might be distributed away from the front, toward the rear. The best part is that most AWD systems are passive, which means the ...

This week we are taking a look at the 2025 Kia Sorento SUV, a very popular 3-row that slots just under the Telluride, but ...

All-Wheel Drive: No transfer case, no locking center diff, either. Power can be sent to the front or rear, but it's not locked together, so you're not skittering around corners.

Moreover, many on-demand all-wheel-drive systems, such as those commonly used on front-drive-based vehicles, send power to the rear wheels only when one of the drive wheels slips (loses traction).

Before diving into the benefits of pushing power to all four wheels of a vehicle, it’s important to first understand how the two-wheel-drive systems found on most cars work and where they fall short.