Lots of cars have employed four-wheel steering over the years, but it’s not currently available on any of the vehicles that you’d think could really benefit from increased low-speed maneuverability: ...
Four-wheel steer, which is also known as all-wheel steer, rear-wheel steering, rear axle steering, or "crab walk" in some circles, is an incredibly useful feature that has cropped up on many cars but ...
AWD and 4WD sound similar in name, but they are very different. AWD is always active on most vehicles, while 4WD can be customized depending on the situation. A lot of people use the terms four-wheel ...
If your car has been sliding around a bit in this week's snow, you may be wondering if your next vehicle should be four-wheel drive, especially if it's a pickup or crossover SUV. But the decades old ...
Vehicles are getting more technologically complex, physically larger, and wildly heavy — I’m looking at you, GMC Hummer. Some of that is due to increased safety standards for rollover risk, offset ...
Traction is pretty much doubled between tires and street (or dirt, rocks, mud, snow, and so on) by driving four wheels instead of two. Let’s start with the basics of an American-built pickup we’ve ...
If you need your mode of transportation to provide more than just a spacious interior, there are a host of brilliant 4x4 SUVs on sale. Some are equipped for only lighter off-road ventures, while ...
Four-wheel-drive (4WD) systems used to be reserved for trucks. They were designed mainly for rugged off-road use when standard 2-wheel-drive (2WD) powertrains would simply lead to a stuck truck. While ...
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The 4 wheeled e-bike converted into a car

SPORTS enthusiast has developed the first all weather, four-wheel e-bike that looks exactly like a miniature car. Design ...
Weary of everyday life and need an escape? No matter how you spec it, the all-new Hawk+ camper from pop-up truck camping pioneer Four Wheel Campers will help you disappear. Stepping beyond the company ...