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Peter Gareffa

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AWD vs. 4WD: What's the Difference?

Nov 8, 2023 11:45 AM GMT+0000

Car Buying

What's the difference between all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive? Which is right for you in snow, ice or sand? Edmunds sorts out the confusing terminology, explains how AWD and 4WD work, and lays out the pros and cons. Here's handy information for buying your next car, truck or SUV.

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AWD vs. 4WD: What's the Difference?

2018 Honda Pilot Review

Apr 20, 2020 8:00 PM GMT+0000

Car Reviews

The 2018 Honda Pilot SUV has a lot to offer shoppers in the market for a family hauler. It has almost as much interior room as a minivan but provides a lot more capability.

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2018 Honda Pilot Review

2018 Mazda CX-5 Review

Apr 9, 2020 8:00 PM GMT+0000

Car Reviews

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2018 Mazda CX-5 Review

Car Leasing

Edmunds makes sense of the $199 lease deals for April 2020.

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Best Car, Truck and SUV Lease Deals Under $199

What You Need to Know About Backup Cameras

Nov 8, 2018 3:00 PM GMT+0000

Car Technology

Backup cameras are now required by law for new vehicles, and they're becoming more sophisticated all the time.

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What You Need to Know About Backup Cameras

Car Technology

How to choose between front-, rear-, four- and all-wheel-drive vehicles.

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All About Front-, Rear-, Four- and All-Wheel Drive

Inspect That Used Car Before Buying

Aug 14, 2018 6:20 PM GMT+0000

Car Buying

It's important to have a mechanic inspect a used car before you buy it. Here's how you get that done easily and inexpensively.

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Inspect That Used Car Before Buying

Car Technology

Whether you need a three-row SUV with loads of room for passengers and cargo or a fuel-efficient car for errands, Parents and Edmunds recommend 10 great choices.

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What You Need to Know About Keyless Ignition Systems

2018 Ford Transit Wagon Review

Feb 13, 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000

Car Reviews

Shoppers with large families or commercial buyers who need a large shuttle vehicle should check out the 2018 Ford Transit Wagon. It's a full-size van that doesn't drive like a truck, and it can be configured to perform a wide range of hauling chores.

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2018 Ford Transit Wagon Review

2018 Ford Transit Connect Review

Feb 9, 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000

Car Reviews

Commercial van buyers who operate in confined urban areas or carry smaller loads should find the 2018 Ford Transit Connect to be an affordable, practical alternative to a full-size van. It doesn't have the room, payload and towing capacity of the larger models, but its four-cylinder engine and car-based platform make it more economical to operate and easier to maneuver.

By Peter Gareffa

2018 Ford Transit Connect Review