Washington, D.C., Bureau Chief
Fred Meier
Former D.C. Bureau Chief Fred Meier, who lives every day with Washington gridlock, has an un-American love of small wagons and hatchbacks.
Articles by Fred Meier
The 2022 Atlas carries over with very few changes. Volkswagen has revised trim levels, however, cutting the number of choices from eight to six.
By Fred Meier
September 30, 2021
The price increases for 2022 are modest but so are the changes, so unless you have your heart set on a Black Line Special Edition model, look for a deal on a 2021.
By Fred Meier
September 24, 2021
We looked back at a few great expectations from automakers in recent years that didn’t happen, at least not yet.
By Fred Meier
September 14, 2021
Toyota’s 4Runner, one of the few remaining body-on-frame SUVs, remains mostly unchanged for 2022 beyond a new TRD Sport trim level.
By Fred Meier
September 8, 2021
The big change for the 2022 Subaru Outback wagon is a new, more off-road-oriented Wilderness model.
By Fred Meier
September 6, 2021
A long list of services and apps is available that can help you find a quick charging boost or plot out a longer trip.
By Fred Meier
August 26, 2021
In response to climate concerns — and to pushing from government regulators — automakers are rushing headlong to promise more, and more varied, electric vehicles in the next few years.
By Fred Meier
August 12, 2021
Both startup companies and current automakers are developing electric pickup trucks that are set to hit the market in the next few years.
By Fred Meier
August 6, 2021
You probably need a home charger if you’d like to do your part for the planet but also would like to go about your business without planning life around your charging needs.
By Fred Meier
July 28, 2021
A regular consumer can buy a car at a used-car auction in theory, though the reality can be complicated.
By Fred Meier
May 28, 2021