What are the best rear-wheel-drive cars of 2026? Use our expert BuzzScore rating to find the best RWD cars on the market.

Why are rear-wheel drive cars the most fun to drive? Well, that layout is typically optimal for handling, weight distribution and, of course, getting sideways. And with this subtle (or maybe ...

Craig has worked in automotive media for nearly 20 years, producing content for publications ranging from Autoline and AutoGuide to Roadshow by CNET and EV Pulse. Aside from writing, he’s also ...

All-wheel drive systems are heavy. Requiring thrust from two sets of wheels on your car means it's going to weigh more than vehicles with just front or rear-wheel drive. That said, having all-wheel ...

All-wheel-drive cars are the norm these days, with a wide range of models from all segments making use of the traction-enhancing technology. Whereas front- and rear-wheel-drive cars send the power to ...

Max Verstappen despises cars that use front-wheel drive, declaring it “the worst thing ever.” Verstappen has driven rear-wheel drive for the entirety of his career, from go-karts to Formula 1. In a ...

Eight-cylinder engines, specifically V8s, are synonymous with performance vehicles and big luxury cruisers. Front-wheel drive contrarily, is mostly associated with economical, affordable, ...

French car company Citroën made a four-wheel-drive 2CV in the 1950s by installing a second engine in the trunk to spin the rear wheels. Fast-forward to 2025 and an enthusiast has applied this ...