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AWD vs 4WD - What's The Difference?

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, ...
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The best cars for snow and winter driving

The best cars for snow and winter driving are those with high ground clearance and a high-performance drivetrain that helps ...
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4WD vs AWD? National Park Service Will Send You a Letter If You Don’t Know the Difference

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 ...
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National Park Service Will Cite Drivers Of AWD Cars For Driving On 4WD-Only Trails

As one Subaru Crosstrek owner recently learned the hard way, it bears repeating that all-wheel drive is not the same as four-wheel drive. A Subie owner posted a warning letter they received a month ...