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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 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced that it 
 would consider an OK for new high-tech headlamps that shape their beam 
 for traffic ahead.
The 2019 Ford Edge ST amps up the Sport model with more power and a 
 chassis by Ford Performance for enthusiast buyers who need SUV utility 
 but want driving fun.
Ford's 2019 Edge adds a new trim level, loses an engine and gets styling 
 and tech upgrades as the SUV competition heats up.
Lincoln has a new head-up display for its Continental with technology that 
 it claims will make the image brighter and bigger.
Toyota brings a darkened 2019 4Runner Nightshade Special Edition to 
 State Fair of Texas.
 
Which of the competitors in our 2017 Three-Row SUV Challenge has the 
 best third row? We tested them to find out.
Ford announced a pair of 2019 Explorer special editions and two 2019 
 Expedition special editions that it will show off at the State Fair of Texas.
 
A backlog in the European Union's emissions testing pushes back the U.S. 
 launch of the Volkswagen Arteon until early 2019.
Volvo's V60 Cross Country, based on the new V60 wagon, sits taller and 
 adds standard all-wheel drive and a more rugged appearance.