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

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

It may look and sound similar, but there are some big differences between all-wheel and four-wheel drive systems. This is ...

Traditional 4WD and modern AWD are built on fundamentally different mechanical principles, and mixing up which one you need can cost you thousands in repairs. The preference for 4WD among older truck ...

Four-wheel drive can be a lifesaver in rough road conditions, but it's not magic. Using your truck or SUV's 4WD mode wrong ...

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 ...

From the 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan to the 2015 Jeep Wrangler off-road all-star, Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles' North American arm is currently employing lots of 4WD and all-wheel drive drivelines.

Buyers seem to want their vehicle to have the ability to go off-road even if they don't take it off-road. Other appealing features include a greater towing capacity, large, boxy body with more room ...

Almost every driveline type available is offered in a pickup truck. Most pickups come standard with rear-wheel drive and have optional all-wheel-drive and/or four-wheel-drive systems. Here's our guide ...

The Rover Company introduced the Land Rover in 1948, three years after World War II came to a dramatic end with the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Heavily inspired by the Willys MB, the ...

With the explosive growth of the light truck segment as well as the impending onslaught of winter, I thought it would be fitting to write about four-wheel drive systems. There are a few different ...

Majority of the old car models come with part-time 4WD systems, which unfortunately rarely get engaged while on the other hand, the technology for has changed overtime offering a wider variety of ...