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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 2020 Audi Q7 three-row SUV is offering a 500-hp V-8 engine among other features.
The 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLA45 has an upgraded chassis and a turbocharged four-cylinder squeezing out 382 hp.
From our survey of six major U.S. markets, here are prominent mid-size deals we spotted for February 2020.
While its fun-per-dollar factor still represents a relative bargain, the lightly refreshed Honda Civic Type R hot hatchback is creeping toward the $40,000 mark.
Kia has dribbled out more details of its redesigned 2021 Sorento and there are some big mechanical changes beyond the new looks.
We break down the 2020 Nissan Rogue’s three trim levels, the S, SV and SL, to help you find the one with the best value.
Kia is aiming for similar looks-and-brains chemistry as the new Telluride in a subcompact SUV with the 2021 Seltos.
There are a lot of things Cars.com editors appreciate about the 2020 Hyundai Palisade, but no vehicle is perfect and there are things we’d change, too.
The 2020 Honda Civic Si adds a bundle of performance upgrades without breaking the bank or diminishing the Civic’s utility. Here are the things we like — and don’t.
The 2020 Cadillac CT4 is the new entry-level sedan from GM's luxury brand, and it replaces the discontinued ATS in the Caddy lineup. Here’s what you should know about it.
The 2020 Cadillac CT4 is the new entry-level sedan from GM's luxury brand, and it replaces the discontinued ATS in the Caddy lineup. Here’s what you should know about it.