ISBN: 9798901949009 - The Four-wheel-drive Story: Grip, Snow, Mud, Rallying, and the Road to Everyday Awd (7 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From muddy fields and military tracks to snowy roads, rally stages, luxury SUVs, pickups, crossovers, and electric performance cars, four-wheel drive has transformed not only how vehicles move, but how drivers think about confidence, control, and capability in all conditions. The Four-Wheel-Drive Story is a clear, plain-English history of how 4WD and AWD evolved from specialised work vehicles into a defining feature of everyday motoring. It traces the practical origins of four driven wheels, the rise of iconic off-roaders, and the engineering ideas behind low range, differentials, and traction systems. It also explores the rally revolution that reshaped performance cars, the global SUV boom that brought four-wheel drive into the mainstream, the spread of all-weather family vehicles, and the emerging world of electric axles and software-defined traction systems. Along the way, the book explains how these technologies work in simple terms, why they matter in real-world driving, and how they continue to influence the design of modern vehicles across every segment. This is an independent, educational automotive history book. It is not a repair manual or driving guide. Manufacturer names and trademarks are used only for identification and remain the property of their respective owners. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. AI (illustrator).…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - From muddy fields and military tracks to snowy roads, rally stages, luxury SUVs, pickups, crossovers, and electric performance cars, four-wheel drive has transformed not only how vehicles move, but how drivers think about confidence, control, and capability in all conditions. The Four-Wheel-Drive Story is a clear, plain-English history of how 4WD and AWD evolved from specialised work vehicles into a defining feature of everyday motoring. It traces the practical origins of four driven wheels, the rise of iconic off-roaders, and the engineering ideas behind low range, differentials, and traction systems. It also explores the rally revolution that reshaped performance cars, the global SUV boom that brought four-wheel drive into the mainstream, the spread of all-weather family vehicles, and the emerging world of electric axles and software-defined traction systems. Along the way, the book explains how these technologies work in simple terms, why they matter in real-world driving, and how they continue to influence the design of modern vehicles across every segment. This is an independent, educational automotive history book. It is not a repair manual or driving guide. Manufacturer names and trademarks are used only for identification and remain the property of their respective owners. AI (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From muddy fields and military tracks to snowy roads, rally stages, luxury SUVs, pickups, crossovers, and electric performance cars, four-wheel drive has transformed not only how vehicles move, but how drivers think about confidence, control, and capability in all conditions. The Four-Wheel-Drive Story is a clear, plain-English history of how 4WD and AWD evolved from specialised work vehicles into a defining feature of everyday motoring. It traces the practical origins of four driven wheels, the rise of iconic off-roaders, and the engineering ideas behind low range, differentials, and traction systems. It also explores the rally revolution that reshaped performance cars, the global SUV boom that brought four-wheel drive into the mainstream, the spread of all-weather family vehicles, and the emerging world of electric axles and software-defined traction systems. Along the way, the book explains how these technologies work in simple terms, why they matter in real-world driving, and how they continue to influence the design of modern vehicles across every segment. This is an independent, educational automotive history book. It is not a repair manual or driving guide. Manufacturer names and trademarks are used only for identification and remain the property of their respective owners. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. AI (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From muddy fields and military tracks to snowy roads, rally stages, luxury SUVs, pickups, crossovers, and electric performance cars, four-wheel drive has transformed not only how vehicles move, but how drivers think about confidence, control, and capability in all conditions. The Four-Wheel-Drive Story is a clear, plain-English history of how 4WD and AWD evolved from specialised work vehicles into a defining feature of everyday motoring. It traces the practical origins of four driven wheels, the rise of iconic off-roaders, and the engineering ideas behind low range, differentials, and traction systems. It also explores the rally revolution that reshaped performance cars, the global SUV boom that brought four-wheel drive into the mainstream, the spread of all-weather family vehicles, and the emerging world of electric axles and software-defined traction systems. Along the way, the book explains how these technologies work in simple terms, why they matter in real-world driving, and how they continue to influence the design of modern vehicles across every segment. This is an independent, educational automotive history book. It is not a repair manual or driving guide. Manufacturer names and trademarks are used only for identification and remain the property of their respective owners. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. AI (illustrator).…