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
Mazda's 2019 CX-3 is refreshed with a range of subtle upgrades and will
start at $21,365, up $280, for a base model with front-wheel drive.
By Fred Meier
September 13, 2018
Hyundai is piling on some extra features and making price cuts for new
mid-year Plus editions of its Sonata mid-size sedan that it hopes add up to
increased sales.
By Fred Meier
September 13, 2018
Trim level price increases start at $125 including an increase in the
destination charge; EyeSight safety tech now will be standard on the top
model.
By Fred Meier
September 13, 2018
Subaru's 2019 WRX sport sedan gets minor updates and a $225 price
increase; the 2019 WRX STI gets a $525 bump and 5 more horsepower.
By Fred Meier
September 13, 2018
Befitting Porsche, the 2019 Macan's changes are incremental rather than
startling, but they make the baby SUV a bit better and higher-tech in
several ways.
By Fred Meier
September 13, 2018
Genesis offers design and interior details for a G70 small luxury sedan that
embodies athletic elegance.
By Fred Meier
September 13, 2018
Acura has refreshed the ILX for 2019 with new front and rear ends, a
multimedia upgrade and a full suite of standard safety tech.
By Fred Meier
September 5, 2018
Mercedes-Benz today unveiled the production EQC electric SUV, which will
launch an EQ electric sub-brand planned to have 10 electric vehicles by
2025.
By Fred Meier
September 4, 2018
The CX-3 is more a small hatchback car than full-on SUV, but it can fit an urban buyer who values upscale style and driving manners over more space and utility.
By Fred Meier
Washington, D.C., Bureau Chief
By Fred Meier
August 29, 2018