"For the average driver, AWD is better – It automatically kicks in as needed," says Raynald Marchand, CSC general manager of programs, in an email. "4WD has to be manually selected, and it's ...

What's the difference between AWD and 4WD? I was handed the keys to the brand new BMW M5, which can actually switch between 4WD and 2WD! Nothing all that impressive for any truck drivers out there ...

The cost of adding 4WD or AWD system on a brand new vehicle ranges between $1,000 to $4,000 depending on the car model, system complexity and some specific features.

First, some background. If they aren’t AWD or 4WD, vehicles will use either front-wheel drive (FWD), in which the front wheels are powered by the engine, or rear-wheel drive (RWD), where power ...

If you are looking for a vehicle that can handle various terrains, 4-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are both good choices. However, there are the differences.

Honda’s Real Time system is most definitely a light-duty unit while the Haldex system used in Volvos, Volkswagens and even Land Rover LR2s is a far more robust example of on-demand AWD.

If you're looking to take your car off the beaten path now that the weather is warming up, you'll want to make sure you have the right car for job.