Ferdinand Porsche and his Lohner-Porsche Mixte Hybrid from 1900, called the "Semper Vivus" (Always Alive), was the world's first hybrid car. However, more notably, it was also the first to have a four ...

The distinction between all-wheel drive (AWD) convenience and true four-wheel drive (4WD) capability has often been the defining aspect for the discerning adventurer or someone who understands the ...

The automotive industry tends to use two different terms for vehicles that can send power to all four wheels: four-wheel drive (4WD) and all-wheel drive (AWD). There are mild variations of both, with ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy. Some ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

When you go to purchase a vehicle, there are hundreds of considerations that go into picking the right car. Among those considerations is selecting the right drivetrain system. This means that you are ...

Many of the SUVs and crossovers that you see crowding today's roads have all-wheel drive, but only a select few are true 4x4s meant for off-roading. The terms "all-wheel drive" and four-wheel drive" ...

Convertibles with all-wheel drive may seem a controversial invention. Some people worry that the ability to remove the roof in hot weather makes a vehicle unfit for driving in the winter season.

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. This ...

CLINTONVILLE, Wis. (WBAY) - A small Wisconsin city is home to one of the most significant chapters in automotive history, and a local museum is working to make sure that story survives. The FWD ...

Winter driving can be tough depending on the vehicle you drive. Specific drivetrains work differently when taking on snow covered roads and each of them has pros or cons. While all-wheel drive and ...