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front wheel drive

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In a front wheel drive car, the wheels at the front do all the work of moving the car. This makes it easier to handle and usually saves fuel.

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Front wheel drive (FWD) means the engine’s power is delivered to the front wheels only, which is common in many passenger cars for better traction and fuel efficiency.

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