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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

Subaru confirmed that a redesigned Outback will be unveiled this year 
 following the debut in Chicago of its sedan counterpart, the redone 2020 
 Legacy.
Subaru will unveil at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show an all-new 2020 Legacy 
 mid-size sedan with new technology and revised powertrains but still-
 standard all-wheel drive.
The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport subcompact SUV gets styling tweaks that set 
 it more apart from the Rogue compact SUV, as well as expanded 
 availability of its best safety technology.
Nissan says the new Rock Creek Edition value package dresses up the 
 2019 Pathfinder SV and SL with features at a savings of $1,315 from 
 similar features ordered separately.
 
Teaser photos for the 2020 Subaru Legacy show an oversize vertical media 
 display and evolutionary styling changes for new mid-size sedan, changes 
 that likely will follow for Outback SUV.
VW has revived the look and spirit of the old Beetle dune buggies with an 
 electric I.D. Buggy concept to be unveiled at the 2019 Geneva 
 International Motor Show.
 
The limited-run 2019 Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Edition coupe unveiled at 
 the 2018 Chicago Auto Show brings the former Inspiration Concept to the 
 street.
A step below the N performance models, the N Line trim level of the 2019 
 Hyundai Elantra GT with sportier looks and some chassis and powertrain 
 upgrades will be extended to other vehicles.
Subaru will build for the U.S. about 200 of its performance-upgraded S209 
 versions of the WRX STI sedans. The S models formerly were sold only in 
 Japan.