front-wheel drive
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of front-wheel drive
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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In the 1980s, it investigated problems associated with front-wheel drive cars made by General Motors and complaints about rear brakes locking up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
In other words, the trains operate like an all-wheel drive rather than just a front-wheel drive.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2024
The 2025 Camry will combine a 2.5-liter gasoline engine with an electric drive system tuned to deliver more power in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions of the car, Toyota said.
From Reuters ● Nov. 15, 2023
Chevy isn’t going light on the options for the Blazer EV: buyers can choose between front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive models.
From The Verge ● Jul. 19, 2022
Although the hybrid engine is only available with front-wheel drive, so if you plan on taking it off-road or live in a cold climate, you might want to reconsider.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2022
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