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.
Here is a ranking by brand of 2024 new-car warranties for retail buyers based on three main types of coverage and grouped from best to industry average.
By Fred Meier
March 19, 2024
Check out the all-new and fully redesigned conventional SUVs for 2024 — some of which also offer a fully electric version.
By Fred Meier
March 18, 2024
Expect additions, subtractions and shifting launch years (not a new thing with EV introductions) for this list of EVs planned to launch by 2027.
By Fred Meier
February 29, 2024
As usual with new EVs, some have rolled out for 2024 with limited initial availability or as fully loaded “first editions” with more affordable versions to come.
By Fred Meier
February 20, 2024
More and more vehicles are beginning to offer wireless Apple CarPlay, with wireless Android Auto close behind. Which cars have it? How does it work? Here’s what you should know.
By Fred Meier
February 15, 2024
Driving a fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle can make you feel greener, but if you live where winter is more white than green, you might want to consider one of these model-year 2023-24 hybrids that offer all-wheel drive.
By Fred Meier
February 1, 2024
Here are the model-year 2023 and 2024 vehicles that offer heated windshields as standard or optional equipment.
By Fred Meier
January 25, 2024
Hybrid cars offer a few advantages over conventional gas-only vehicles, and they come in a few forms that work in different ways.
By Fred Meier
January 17, 2024
The Prius hybrid and its Prius Prime plug-in hybrid version were fully redesigned for 2023 and roll into the 2024 model year with no significant changes beyond small price increases.
By Fred Meier
January 1, 2024
Nearly a quarter century of modern hybrids has shown that the risk of battery failure is very low for at least eight years and up to 100,000 miles.
By Fred Meier
December 14, 2023