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
Striking shapes, rich plum color and advanced tech mark a Toyota concept
for long-range luxury riding for six with zero emissions.
By Fred Meier
February 2, 2018
Jaguar will unveil the production version of its 2019 I-Pace electric SUV
with an event March 1 ahead of the 2018 Geneva International Motor
Show.
By Fred Meier
February 2, 2018
Waymo will use modified minivans for launch and expansion of a driverless
ride-hailing service.
By Fred Meier
January 30, 2018
The 2018 Leaf's EPA fuel-economy range comes in a mile longer than
Nissan's initial estimate.
By Fred Meier
January 29, 2018
Mercedes-Benz will unveil the new A-Class hatchback in Europe, but there
will be a sedan model that will be the first A-Class entry model sold in the
U.S.
By Fred Meier
January 29, 2018
We look at shopping data in Boston and Philadelphia to see what their
vehicles say about the Super Bowl hometown fans.
By Fred Meier
January 26, 2018
In its fourth appearance at the 2018 Detroit auto show, GAC also shows
vehicles from its current lineup.
By Fred Meier
January 19, 2018
Chevrolet's Bolt EV electric hatchback is a zero-emissions vehicle that's a
real car for real people at a realistic price.
By Fred Meier
January 17, 2018
Kia's redone 2019 Forte is an appealing mix of stylish new looks —
conspicuously influenced by Kia's new Stinger performance halo car — and
a healthy jump in efficiency.
By Fred Meier
January 16, 2018
Volkswagen gives the 2019 Jetta, its best-selling model, the upgrades it
needs to get on more compact-sedan shopping lists.
By Fred Meier
January 16, 2018