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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The freshened 2020 Audi A4 gets mild styling tweaks, a new touchscreen multimedia system and, for Europe at least, mild-hybrid powertrain options.
The Jeep Cherokee got a significant update for 2019. Here are eight things we like about the refreshed Cherokee, plus five we don’t.
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.
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.