Washington, D.C., Bureau Chief
Fred Meier
D.C. Bureau Chief Fred Meier, who lives every day with Washington gridlock, has an un-American love of small wagons and hatchbacks.
It’s a great time to shop for a used electric vehicle, especially as the federal government will spot you up to $4,000 for a down payment.
By Fred Meier
June 11, 2024
Can you get a lower monthly payment by leasing a CPO car? The answer is yes, as several automakers are offering a lease option for their CPO cars.
By Fred Meier
June 6, 2024
Are there hidden costs that could make owning an EV as much or more expensive? The evidence is no, not over time.
By Fred Meier
June 3, 2024
Regular maintenance for a hybrid, including normal wear and tear, generally doesn’t entail higher costs than a conventional gas-only vehicle, but repairs can be more complicated.
By Fred Meier
May 10, 2024
Built-in booster seats never caught on broadly, and now just one automaker still offers an integrated booster seat option for some of its vehicles: Volvo.
By Fred Meier
May 1, 2024
If a head-up display is on your must-have list, here’s a list of the vehicles that offer them for the 2024 model year.
By Fred Meier
April 30, 2024
Can you get a car loan with poor credit? Yes, most people still can borrow money for a car, but you should expect to pay additional interest.
By Fred Meier
April 22, 2024
Every major automaker offers at least one vehicle with three rows of seats, and many offer quite a few.
By Fred Meier
April 18, 2024
These cars offer panoramic moonroofs or sunroofs either as standard or optional equipment for 2024.
By Fred Meier
April 1, 2024
Most credit scores can get you a car loan, but your credit score will have a direct impact on the interest rate.
By Fred Meier
March 22, 2024