Do You Really Need AWD? The Winter Driving Myth Most Car Buyers Believe

Do You Really Need AWD? The Winter Driving Myth Most Car Buyers Believe

February 4, 2026 · 27 min · Season 2 · Episode 125

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The episode discusses the importance of understanding different drivetrains for winter driving and addresses misconceptions about all-wheel drive vehicles.

Summary In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick® discusses the importance of understanding different drivetrains, particularly in the context of winter driving. She reflects on the recent winter storms in the Carolinas and addresses common misconceptions about all-wheel drive vehicles. The conversation covers the differences between rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive, emphasizing the significance of tires and driving skills in snowy conditi...

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