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
A Volvo safety sweepstakes will give away $1 million worth of cars if either team scores a safety in the Feb. 2 Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
By Fred Meier
January 21, 2020
The 2020 Washington Auto Show is back in its traditional winter spot and will feature cars from more brands as well as entertainment and activities for all ages.
By Fred Meier
January 18, 2020
Audi has announced pricing for plug-in hybrid versions of its Q5 compact SUV, starting at $53,895, and its big A8 flagship sedan, starting at $94,995.
By Fred Meier
January 17, 2020
The 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S performance model received an EPA range rating of just 192 miles, which follows a disappointing 201-mile rating for the Taycan Turbo.
By Fred Meier
January 16, 2020
GMC will expand on the AT4 off-road versions of its pickups with AT4 versions of every vehicle, and it will complete the line with a 2021 Terrain AT4 compact SUV this fall.
By Fred Meier
January 16, 2020
Genesis has unveiled its first SUV, the 2021 GV80, along with details of at least some of the features that will make it to the U.S. Here are 10 things we know.
By Fred Meier
January 15, 2020
Volkswagen announced that the new 2020 Atlas Cross Sport will start at $31,565, including destination. Here’s what that gets you.
By Fred Meier
January 14, 2020
The 2020 Genesis G90 gets a price boost to go with a more upscale restyling and upgraded tech, but it remains a bargain compared with full-size sedans from other luxury makers.
By Fred Meier
January 13, 2020
The 2020 Honda Fit subcompact hatch gets a $125 price bump for most versions, but it also drops some options. See the details here.
By Fred Meier
January 13, 2020
Genesis has offered the first official photos of the new GV80 mid-size SUV, the first SUV from Hyundai’s young luxury brand. It will debut later in January and will go on sale globally in 2020.
By Fred Meier
January 2, 2020