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.
By Fred Meier
February 12, 2019
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.
By Fred Meier
February 11, 2019
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.
By Fred Meier
February 7, 2019
By Fred Meier
February 7, 2019
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.
By Fred Meier
February 5, 2019
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.
By Fred Meier
February 1, 2019
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.
By Fred Meier
January 31, 2019
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.
By Fred Meier
January 30, 2019
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.
By Fred Meier
January 17, 2019
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.
By Fred Meier
January 15, 2019