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.
By Fred Meier
June 25, 2018
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.
By Fred Meier
June 25, 2018
Hurricane Harvey already left a flood of water-damaged cars scammers
may try to unload on unsuspecting buyers, and Irma's on the way.
By Fred Meier
June 25, 2018
The latest insurance industry data for 2014-16 vehicles indicate likely
insurance rates and are one measure of vehicle safety.
By Fred Meier
June 25, 2018
The value of common collision repair parts is driving a jump in car thefts,
says the insurance industry's National Insurance Crime Bureau.
By Fred Meier
June 25, 2018
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.
By Fred Meier
June 21, 2018
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.
By Fred Meier
June 19, 2018
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.
By Fred Meier
June 14, 2018
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.
By Fred Meier
June 13, 2018
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.
By Fred Meier
June 11, 2018