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The misconceptions about four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive drivetrains evolved from the fact that many people thought that the two definitions were just describing one thing. While it is true that both technologies cause the four wheels of a vehicle to be empowered in order to create more road surface traction, the similarities stop there.

Four-wheel-drive is a familiar term for most people as it has been available to the general public for quite some time. It utilizes a lower gear ration and a split differential to give positive traction to all four wheels of a vehicle.

The term horsepower refers to the amount of power that is behind a vehicle and has little to do with horses. It was used to measure the power of an engine in the 18th century by James Watt who wanted to show his potential customers just how much power was behind his steam engines. One horsepower is the same as a pony pulling 33 pounds for a minute.

If you want a powerful vehicle, then you want to look at exactly how much horsepower it has. The more horsepower it has, the more powerful, it will be and the more…

You have food that you would like to take with you on your holiday trip this season. You need to do all that you can to keep from spilling that food while you're traveling. Follow the tips shared below to keep food from spilling.

There are many options of car service in Milwaukee, which is a crucial part of car maintenance. You may have heard a referral from a friend or made a list from the internet. But why should you choose the service staff here at Umansky Motor Cars, among all others?

Volkswagen announced in September that a majority of the company's new 2018 vehicles sold in the United States will feature the protection of the People First Warranty -- a six-year/72,000 mile (whichever comes first) bumper-to-bumper new vehicle limited warranty. What's even better about this warranty is that if you sell the vehicle while it's still active, the warranty may be transferred to the next owner.

First introduced for the 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan SUVs, the People First Warranty now also covers these Volkswagen vehicles:

Porsche decided to use a different stage than usual to unveil its new high-powered sports car. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) became the place for Porsche to show the public its 911 GT2 RS. This announcement came at the same time that a videogame featuring the vehicle was shown.

Are you seeking a full-size luxury sedan for you and yours? Well, if so, we here at Umansky Motor Cars have a funny feeling you may well fall head-over-heels for ours, the 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

Yet, what is it -- specifically -- that makes this one so special?

Get the need-to-know info from carwow pundit Mat Watson; his appraisal of the S-Class is available right here:

No doubt one of our favorites throughout the S-Class lineup, the top-of-the-line S 600 trim is both a beauty and a beast.

Standard amenities on this iteration include a 523-horsepower turbo-V12 engine ...

While it may sometimes take a great deal to impress us here at Umansky Motor Cars, such was not the case when we met our beloved German brand's high-flying hot hatchback, the 2017 VW Golf R. We were head-over-heels from the moment we made eyes with it.

Could the Golf R garner a similar response from you?

Find out for yourself by watching the video below; carwow reviewer Mat Watson is here with more:

Shoppers seeking the very best the hatch has to offer are bound to receive exactly that with the range-topping Golf R with DCC and Navigation…