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
Dodge has unveiled 2019 model-year versions of its Challenger SRT Hellcat
and R/T Scat Pack muscle cars, including a new, Demon-inspired SRT
Hellcat Redeye model.
By Fred Meier
August 22, 2018
The redesigned 2019 Audi A6 gets new multimedia, driver assist and
engine tech as well as higher pricing that starts at $59,895 with
destination.
By Fred Meier
August 21, 2018
Honda's HR-V subcompact SUV ditches the manual transmission option but
adds Sport and fancier Touring top trim levels while raising prices for
carryover models.
By Fred Meier
August 21, 2018
Subaru has made a few changes in standard features and increased
starting prices by $100 to $900 for the 2019 model of its Crosstrek
hatchback.
By Fred Meier
August 21, 2018
The 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback, the high-performance version of A5 and S5
Sportbacks, starts at $75,195 and gets a 444-horsepower V-6 and standard
all-wheel drive.
By Fred Meier
August 20, 2018
Redesigned 2019 Subaru Forester rides on a new and bigger platform and
will start at $560 more than the previous model with automatic
transmission.
By Fred Meier
August 17, 2018
Here is a list of mistakes to avoid if you want to get the most mileage out
of your vehicle's air conditioning and keep the interior cool and well-
ventilated.
By Fred Meier
August 16, 2018
Available adaptive LED headlights helped the 2018 CX-5 win IIHS' top
safety award, but all models rate at least Top Safety Pick.
By Fred Meier
August 16, 2018
Rising from the departed Challenger SRT Demon's coffin will be a slightly
more civilized, Demon-inspired, 797-horsepower SRT Hellcat Redeye street
machine.
By Fred Meier
August 8, 2018
The deadline for a completed application for a buyback of Volkswagen
four-cylinder diesels, or for a check along with a diesel recall repair, is Sept.
1.
By Fred Meier
August 2, 2018