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For many, an all-wheel drive vehicle is a must; for others, not so much. In this era of countless integrated electronic assistance systems, is all-wheel drive still an advantage? The answer is a resounding yes. Sure, you can get by with a two-wheel drive system, especially since the advent of …

If there’s one sedan that has always been synonymous with sportiness, it’s the BMW M5. Over the last few years, however, the M5 has been facing a rather unusual problem. Specifically, it is no longer the fastest BMW 5 Series¾at least not for the 0-100 km/h sprint. That distinction now …

Not familiar with how four-wheel drive works? When the engine in a “normal” car runs, this movement is transferred to the front or rear wheels by way of a gearbox. In a four-wheel drive vehicle, the movement is sent to all four wheels via a transmission and various components known …

Everyone’s talking about Telsa, the California-based electric vehicle company. And that’s something when you consider that automakers rarely make traditional media headlines anymore, unless of course there’s a disaster like the Volkswagen diesel car scandal . Tesla sure has a way of garnering the attention of traditional media¾and good on …

These days, there are a whole lot of four-wheel drive systems out there, but do you know the difference between the two main types? Let’s begin with what’s known as 4X4. This type of system is usually found in SUVs and off-road vehicles. Basically, the engine sends torque to a …

To confront our harsh winters, a vehicle equipped with an all-wheel drivetrain has an undeniable advantage. The biggest selection of affordably priced models is found in the small SUV segment, and every automaker offers at least one of them in their product line-up. The least-expensive AWD SUV currently on sale …

Subcompact luxury sport-utility vehicles, equipped with all-wheel drive, fulfill the important need of safely hauling the family, but also allow consumers to look good in an upscale vehicle. The subcompact SUV segment has grown in popularity over the past few years, and new models keep being added to the market.

For several years now, sport-utility vehicles are in fashion, and most subcompact and compact models offer, either as standard or on their options list, an all-wheel drivetrain to handle to winter season. However, no matter their size or feature content, these AWD SUVs generally cost at least more than $25,000.

Spykers occupy a special niche among the world's most exclusive and remarkable cars. The Dutch company, active since 2000, specializes in making cars that you see once and never forget. Even their names are special. There's the C8, the C8 Laviolette and the C8 Aileron, among others. Spyker's latest creation …

During a debate about the exotic supercars of our wildest dreams, it’s tough not to include the Porsche 911, a symbol of performance and handling for more than 50 years. Since money is no object, why not go all the way and get the most powerful, the fastest and the …