Articles about 4WD

The next C63 will be 4WD and come with drift mode

The next generation Mercedes-AMG C63 will be 4WD, bringing to an end the era of Merc's fast rear-wheel drive super-sedans. Following in the footsteps of the current E63, a source confirmed to TopGear.com that the next generation

Because self-sufficient trucks are awesome

If you are looking for a one-stop shop for all of your 4WD lifestyle needs, Overland Kings is now open to serve you. There, you will be able to find everything you need to set up your 4WD rig to survive

An off-roader can fantasize

Welcome to TopGear.com.ph's compilation of four-wheel-drive vehicles we wished were available through official local distributors. A few of these may be available through gray-market importers, but it all boils down to how much money you're

Some of these we take for granted

Computers have been part of cars since the '90s, in terms of electronic driving aids for on-road use. But only recently have they appeared for off-road driving. Take note that they still require a lot of off-road driving knowledge

Never activate these on asphalt roads

In the world of 4WDs, locking differentials-aka differential locks or 'lockers,' as they are known in off-road-speak-are like magic tools.Before we go further, let it be said that lockers are only used for very extreme conditions. They'

Make that special 4WD guy feel loved

Happy trails!

Your heart is pounding like it's about to jump out of your chest. You're short of breath, and you experience tunnel vision, seeing only what's in front of you. No, you're not about to knock on the door

We think so

There's no doubt that the Rainforest Challenge (RFC) is one of the most grueling off-road motorsport competitions in the world. It takes more than simply having the toughest 4WD vehicle around to take part in this event. A holistic approach

And when should you use them?

So you recently purchased a 4WD vehicle, and you suddenly see these strange buttons, knobs and levers with what looks like Greek lettering. Things like 4Hi, 4Hi L, 4WD Low L, differential lock, traction control, and so on. More recent models will

Rugged classics

In the 4WD off-roading world, a classic 4WD is a vehicle that has maintained key characteristic components, even through decades of model changes. Furthermore, its current model has to have said components that it had in the first model, the ones

Don't lose your ride to the surf

Bringing your ride to the sand can be tons of fun, providing drivers with wide open spaces where they can open up the throttle and play around on top of the soft stuff. But of course, as with any off-road adventure,

Produce the awesome G500 4x4²

Here in Europe, we became well-acquainted with the Mercedes-Benz G-Class line of vehicles. It's a dream come true to see, feel and drive this iconic 4x4 model. We even had a brief fling with the monster G63 AMG

It more than lives up to the hype

We're in a special place right now. The venue is Graz, Austria, where the Magna Steyr factory is located. This is where the eternal Mercedes-Benz G-Class is produced, and when we came to visit for a special event, we

Bundled with our November 2013 issue

Here\'s one more reason to grab a copy of our November issue: It comes with a free 24-page supplement on off-road driving. The freebie, called Some Like It Rough, is touted as \"the ultimate guide to off-road motoring

Because paved racetracks are too mainstream

Audi may have grown tired of delicate sports cars that even Tony Stark wouldn\'t dare drive on muddy terrain. (Yes, R8, we\'re talking about you.) At this year\'s Frankfurt Motor Show, the German carmaker is displaying a concept sports