There’s a familiar button in our long-term Kia EV9 test car that’s seemingly out of place in the three-row electric family SUV: 4WD Lock. That’s a button we’re used to seeing in off-road-oriented SUVs ...

Locking hubs are a really important part of four-wheel drive systems: They're there to help drivers switch between two-wheel drive and 4WD.While many modern 4x4s now use automatic systems, the ...

The world of four-wheel-drive vehicles can be overwhelming for many buyers, especially when trying to distinguish between the different capabilities of utes and SUVs.

When we talk about vehicles that can handle inclement weather or off-road use, many folks turn to cars with all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD, or sometimes 4×4). AWD is a system or mode ...

There are a lot of Chevy, Dodge & Jeep 4x4s running around with some ill-conceived 4WD systems-trucks with 4WD actuators that engage the passenger axleshaft to the differential, utilized in an effort ...