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EVs Are Ushering in the Return of Rear-Wheel Drive, and Here's Why

Battery packs are upwards of 25 percent of the weight of an EV, and they tend to be wide and flat, making up the floor of the ...
autoevolution

The Drivetrain Dilemma: 5 Cars That Offered Both FWD and RWD Versions

When it comes to passenger cars, front-wheel-drive (FWD) and rear-wheel-drive (RWD) are easily the two most common drivetrain setups. Each has its pros, cons, and fiercely loyal fans. In fact, ask a ...
SlashGear

Front Or Back: Which Tires Wear Faster On A Rear-Wheel Drive And Why?

Rear-wheel drive (RWD) cars are fun and sporty, the choice cars for drag racing, drifting, burnouts, and all the exciting stuff. Sending all the car's power to the rear wheels might be bad for ...
Road & Track

Mazda Exec: We'd Build a 6-Cylinder, Rear-Wheel-Drive Sedan If People Would Buy It

Save for the MX-5 Miata and its RX-series sports car brethren, Mazda isn't well-known for rear-wheel-drive engineering. Instead, Mazda has become famous for its front-wheel-drive performance specials, ...