Once a novelty limited to certain luxury and performance vehicles, all-wheel drive (AWD) is now prevalent throughout the automotive landscape. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that, as of 2022, nearly 60% of all new U.S. vehicles sold have AWD or four-wheel drive (4WD). Although the exact numbers for the all-wheel variant aren’t available, it’s […]
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The Beginner’s Guide to Twin-Clutch All-Wheel Drive Systems
All-wheel drive (AWD) is an increasingly common powertrain option for everything from commuter compacts to crossover SUVs to sports cars. As an alternative to four-wheel drive (4WD) and two-wheel drive (2WD), it automatically divides the powertrain torque between the front and rear wheels based on road conditions. It provides excellent traction in foul weather and […]