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 2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition will be a limited-run model with
handling and appearance upgrades but the same 2.0-liter engine.
By Fred Meier
September 17, 2018
The value-priced two-row 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe gets a little more style
with a sinister black appearance package.
By Fred Meier
September 17, 2018
The 2019 Hyundai Tucson, debuting at the New York auto show, gets
standard automatic braking, wider use of a 2.4-liter four and small styling
tweaks.
By Fred Meier
September 17, 2018
The two-row Hyundai Santa Fe for 2019 gets a new look but remains a no-
fuss hauler with some useful updates.
By Fred Meier
September 17, 2018
The 2019 Subaru BRZ pricing is up $225 from the 2018 model. Series Gray
limited models include a sportier appearance and performance features.
By Fred Meier
September 14, 2018
Automakers' Amazon Alexa voice-controlled skills are joining Apple and
Google phone apps for remote commands and services for your car.
By Fred Meier
September 13, 2018
Honda not only fixed what we most hated in the Accord media system for
2018, it created a new one that is among the best out there.
By Fred Meier
September 13, 2018
Mazda stays in the tough mid-size sedan competition and ups the ante
with more power and more premium features for the Mazda6.
By Fred Meier
September 13, 2018
Fiat has given most 2018 500 models a $1,500 price hike including
destination, but it's also a more powerful standard turbo engine.
By Fred Meier
September 13, 2018
Cadillac's 2019 XT4 due on sale this fall starts at $35,790, including $995
destination, but can easily pass $40,000 with options and tops out at
nearly $60,000.
By Fred Meier
September 13, 2018