In terms of handling, a rear-wheel drive (RWD) car is the ‘purest ... the rear-end — especially if it uses a live axle — can develop a mind of its own. This is most noticeable in two ...

Understanding which axle should be fitted with better tires can seem complex, given the variety of car drive types - front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive. However, the answer is universally ...

No list of rear-wheel-drive cars would be complete without the ... propshaft and rear-axle that’s been given four wheels and the most rudimentary bodywork. It all sounds a bit Heath Robinson ...

Ah, the foibles of rear-wheel drive in the snow. Many of us know the helpless feeling that lack of traction or watching someone come up behind you in the rear-view mirror struggling with the issue.

Rear-axle steering, also known as rear-wheel steering or four-wheel steering, is an automotive technology designed to improve a vehicle's handling and maneuverability. By allowing the rear wheels to ...

Some of the Subaru faithful are up in arms over the automaker's decision to go with a rear-wheel-drive setup for the upcoming BRZ. Why did the engineers opt to send power out back when they could ...

with traditional Quattro all-wheel drive. First, a little history. Quattro has typically worked by using a Torsen center-locking differential that sent 60% of available power to the rear axle and ...