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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

AAA-The Auto Club Group says rates for Teslas could go up 30 percent 
 based on data showing more and costlier collision claims.
A new report finds median income in all but one of the 25 largest U.S. 
 metro areas is not enough for an average new car.
Hurricane Harvey already left a flood of water-damaged cars scammers 
 may try to unload on unsuspecting buyers, and Irma's on the way.
The latest insurance industry data for 2014-16 vehicles indicate likely 
 insurance rates and are one measure of vehicle safety.
 
The value of common collision repair parts is driving a jump in car thefts, 
 says the insurance industry's National Insurance Crime Bureau.
Along with officially opening its new South Carolina plant, Volvo unveiled 
 the all-new 2019 S60 sedan to be built there and announced S60 pricing 
 and subscriptions.
The 2018 Kia Niro hybrid small wagon, with extra-cost equipment, has 
 earned a Top Safety Pick Plus designation in IIHS crash and safety testing.
We polled Cars.com editors who are dads, have a dad or have kids with 
 one, for other father-friendly car features for Father's Day. Here are our 
 picks.
Hyundai's Genesis brand prepares for the U.S. launch this summer of its 
 much-awaited 2019 G70 luxury sports sedan, the third model in the new 
 brand's currently all-car lineup.
The Tesla Model X involved in a recent fatal crash sped up from 62 mph to 
 about 71 mph in the seconds before the crash and did not brake or 
 attempt evasive steering, says the NTSB.