How does four wheel drive work? This video explains the workings of four wheel drive (4WD), and gives a definition in order to differentiate different types of four wheel drive and all wheel drive.

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 ...

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.

Four-wheel drive (4WD) can be extremely valuable when driving through harsh winters or navigating off-road environments. But knowing when to engage the 4WD, or even which 4WD mode to use, can be ...