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
A three-part series of short videos created by Toyota recounts the often-
overlooked history of how African-Americans helped shape the auto
industry.
By Fred Meier
February 27, 2018
Lower prices extend through the trim levels, and the 2019 Buick Envision
also gets minor tweaks and new nine-speed automatic.
By Fred Meier
February 26, 2018
While a minivan has image issues, it could the best choice for a family — if
you can just get over yourself.
By Fred Meier
February 22, 2018
A new survey finds there's a large information gap about self-driving car
technology for 60 percent of the public. Only 9 percent say they know a
lot.
By Fred Meier
February 16, 2018
Hyundai's 2018 Elantra four-door compact sedan gets a Top Safety Pick
Plus award when equipped with optional front crash and headlight
systems.
By Fred Meier
February 12, 2018
You know SUVs are all the rage when a supercar brand such as
Lamborghini has to have one. It's here, and it's the all-new 2019 Urus.
By Fred Meier
February 12, 2018
Hyundai's nicely updated 2018 Sonata gasoline models will be joined by
freshened hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions unveiled at the 2018 Chicago
Auto Show.
By Fred Meier
February 9, 2018
The Hyundai mid-size Sonata sedan's hybrid and plug-in hybrid models
return with the styling and interior updates first rolled out on the 2018
gasoline models.
By Fred Meier
February 9, 2018
The limited-production editions of each Subaru model have a special
Heritage Blue color and special trim and interior accents.
By Fred Meier
February 8, 2018
Teasers promise updates for off-road editions of Tacoma, Tundra and
4Runner will be revealed at 2018 Chicago Auto Show.
By Fred Meier
February 6, 2018