This year's most powerful AWD hot hatch is produced by Volkswagen, a brand which in recent times has given us more SUVs to mull over, but in the past, were famous for one of the best hot hatches ...

That wasn’t even the limit of the Maverick’s appeal, as Ford says having an AWD option on the hybrid was “the number one request of owners.” While Ford may not have thought it was worth ...

The front-drive hybrid is EPA rated at 42 mpg in the city and the company says that it is targeting 40 mpg its AWD version. (It already says the AWD hybrid will get 40 mpg in the city, too.) ...

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 ...

The all-weather traction benefits of an AWD system are hard to beat, and it’s become one of the defining traits of the crossover, SUV, and luxury car segments. Here is our take on the best ...

While the difference between AWD and 4WD may seem like a pedantic argument, it’s an important distinction that could potentially save lives on technically challenging and isolated trails.

We've rounded up the best sporty AWD cars including rally-ready hatchbacks, sleek grand-touring cars, and eye-catching supercars. Ranked in order of lowest to highest price, these are the best ...

Please verify your email address. For many years, sports cars were thought to be better when equipped with RWD. This changed when some cars with an AWD setup bested the RWD challengers in some races.

This setup swaps out the front-wheel-drive hybrid’s torsion-beam rear suspension for a more sophisticated multi-link independent rear, similar to what you get with the turbocharged AWD model.

The tested top-level Platinum+ e4orce AWD is rated at 267 miles of range and is powered by two electric motors to drive all four wheels. Front-drive only models also are available, but power is ...

The 2025 Ford Maverick is getting its first refresh, and it brings some big news for hybrid fans. The greener option will now be offered with both optional all-wheel drive and an upgraded tow package.

Ford updated its midsize Maverick truck lineup for 2025, including new looks, updated infotainment, and — by popular demand — a hybrid all-wheel-drive option. The hybrid Maverick originally ...