But first, a little background. What Are Wheel Bearings and What Do They Do? On modern front- and four-wheel drive cars, wheel bearings are a set of permanently sealed, precisely machined steel ball ...

Editor’s note: This article was last updated on Feb. 16, 2023. It has been reviewed by Cars.com Senior News Editor Jennifer Harrington and is still accurate. For drivers, a winter wonderland ...

Whenever your car produces any irregular noise, it likely indicates something is wrong. If you turn your steering wheel and hear a squeak, you should try to determine what exactly causes it or visit ...

1769: Nicolas-Joseph Cugnot builds a three-wheeled vehicle that runs on steam and sends power to the front wheel. • 1929 Cord L29: The first front-drive car sold in the United States.

When winter's wrath hits hard, a car with all-wheel drive is your best bet to help navigate the roads safely. All-wheel drive (AWD) feeds power to all four wheels and provides maximum forward ...