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
Pricing for the redesigned 2019 Volvo V60 mid-size luxury wagon will start
at $39,895 including destination, but the price can climb rapidly.
By Fred Meier
December 4, 2018
A redone 2020 Kia Soul is coming to the 2018 L.A. Auto Show, and a
teaser photo indicates it will remain true to its distinctive style and shape.
By Fred Meier
December 3, 2018
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety finds half of 2018 models'
headlights are at least acceptable, up from just two systems in 2016. But
the best lights are mostly optional or relegated to higher trim levels.
By Fred Meier
December 3, 2018
Kia's 2019 Niro EV and 2020 Soul EV offer different personalities with the
same battery-electric powertrain.
By Fred Meier
November 29, 2018
The 2019 Honda CR-V goes on sale today, carrying into the new model
year with slight changes and a price bump for most versions.
By Fred Meier
November 20, 2018
It's sometimes easy to forget the pleasure unique to a big, powerful car.
Not when you're at the wheel of a 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
By Fred Meier
November 19, 2018
Audi has released U.S. pricing and details for its new coupelike 2019 Q8
SUV.
By Fred Meier
November 19, 2018
The fourth-generation of BMW's X5 is updated but still familiar as it takes
on hotter luxury SUV competition.
By Fred Meier
November 19, 2018
The new 2019 BMW 8 Series flagship coupe will go on sale this fall with
the launch version: a high-end, high-powered M performance model, the
M850i xDrive.
By Fred Meier
November 19, 2018
Chevrolet's new five-seat SUV has a retro name, but it's a break from the
more recent Chevy designs with more eye-catching style.
By Fred Meier
November 19, 2018