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 ...

Car shoppers run into the same question every time they mix daily duty with weekend fun. AWD or RWD, which is best? If your commute includes icy driveways and slushy parking lots, more traction from ...

The Nissan Rogue has long been one of America’s bestselling compact SUVs, and the 2025 Platinum AWD model shows why this crossover continues to attract buyers in a crowded segment. With thoughtful ...

If AWD is a must but your budget is tight, this crossover trio will get the job done. Chevy has an even cheaper crossover in its lineup, that being the Trax, but it doesn’t have the option of ...

I must admit I was pretty pleased with the last Corolla Cross I tested, but it was a hybrid, so both more efficient, and more powerful than this gas-only model. Those are two giant pluses for an ...

Car buyers typically ask for safety advice during winter storms about choosing between all-wheel drive (AWD) and four-wheel drive (4WD). The two concepts appear to share common characteristics at ...

The 2025 Nissan Kicks SR AWD represents a significant evolution for Nissan’s entry-level crossover. What began as a budget-friendly urban runabout has transformed into a more capable and feature-rich ...

Subaru championed all-wheel drive traction way before it became fashionable across the board, and people looking for some real all-wheel drive legitimacy with solid engineering and daily driver ...

Mazda’s January CX-30 lease deal undercuts the Subaru Crosstrek with AWD standard, a $239 monthly payment, and strong value in the compact crossover segment. Under the hood is a naturally aspirated ...

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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Sometimes the most interesting test drives begin with the lowest expectations. When the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid AWD arrived for a week behind the ...