With regard to your vehicle choice, I actually prefer smaller lighter front - wheel - drive or all - wheel - drive vehicles with good snow tires to big heavy pickups or SUVs. (mechanics.stackexchange.com)
If we all slowed down considerably and put good snow tires on our vehicles, much of the salt application would not be necessary. (treehugger.com)
This car also handles very well in the snow for being a 2 - wheel drive vehicle, especially with good snow tires. (autolist.com)