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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 new 2019 Honda Insight hybrid is a high-mileage, more premium 
 compact sedan based on the Civic.
Toyota will unveil a new version of its venerable Land Cruiser this month. 
 Here are five things we hope the redesign brings.
 
Subaru's Forester compact SUV gets a dash of style for 2019 to season its 
 earnest all-wheel-drive practicality. It's also roomier and now has the 
 EyeSight package.
Volvo's SUVs haven't been funky, spunky or even cute until now, with 
 Volvo's new city-sized SUV, the 2019 Volvo XC40, aimed at bringing in more 
 urban and younger buyers.
The 2019 Lexus ES 350h jumps 5 mpg in its combined mileage rating for 
 lower price. Gas model gets smaller mileage gain, base price increase.
The hybrid version of the redesigned 2018 Honda Accord starts at $26,990, 
 more competitive with base prices of rival mid-size hybrid sedans.
The Nissan Rogue's driver assist option gives mainstream buyers a taste of 
 the self-driving future, but it's offered only on the most expensive trim 
 level.
The redone 2019 Audi A6 looks a lot like the 2018, but it's on a new 
 platform and has upgraded multimedia, driver aid and safety tech.
Under the skin, the lightly restyled 2019 Subaru Forester is new in 
 important ways.