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 refreshed 2019 Nissan Maxima continues to be a sporty sedan with a touch of higher class. Here is a roundup of our coverage, which will tell you everything you need to know.
By Fred Meier
May 24, 2019
BMW’s 2020 X5 and X7 SUVs will have new M50i performance models powered by a new version of BMW’s twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 putting out 523 horsepower and 553 pounds-feet of torque.
By Fred Meier
May 22, 2019
The 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI performance model of the Golf hatchback earned a Top Safety Pick safety rating when equipped with the best headlights and optional front crash prevention system.
By Fred Meier
May 21, 2019
By Fred Meier
May 21, 2019
Chevrolet is giving parents with teens a new tool in the brand’s Teen Driver safety tech package that keeps the shifter in Park until the driver buckles up.
By Fred Meier
May 21, 2019
The 2020 Lincoln Corsair luxury compact SUV with its classy styling and interior will start at $36,995, but the price can climb to more than $60,000 with options.
By Fred Meier
May 17, 2019
The freshened 2020 Audi A4 gets mild styling tweaks, a new touchscreen multimedia system and, for Europe at least, mild-hybrid powertrain options.
By Fred Meier
May 16, 2019
The Jeep Cherokee got a significant update for 2019. Here are eight things we like about the refreshed Cherokee, plus five we don’t.
By Fred Meier
May 16, 2019
While Cadillac is the official car of the PGA Championship, the brand might be bad karma for Tiger Woods. Here are some rides for better luck at his second 2019 major.
By Fred Meier
May 15, 2019
The 2019 Lexus UX small SUV has been rated a Top Safety Pick rating in testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety if it’s equipped with its best optional headlights.
By Fred Meier
May 10, 2019