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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

At the 2017 L.A. Auto Show, Mazda will unveil a refreshed 2018 Mazda6 
 with styling tweaks, an upgraded interior and more available power.
 
A Toyota teaser photo shows the FT-AC concept due for unveiling at the 
 2017 L.A. Auto Show.
Base 2018 Stinger gets you rear-wheel-drive and a 255-horsepower, 
 turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder mated to an eight-speed automatic.
Infiniti has unveiled the 2018 version of its big flagship QX80 three-row 
 SUV with modest styling and interior upgrades in Dubai.
The refreshed 2018 Acura RLX luxury sedan has a simplified lineup and a 
 $4,050 price cut for the fully loaded Sport Hybrid model.
A Chevrolet teaser video on Facebook and Instagram indicates that it will 
 pull the sheet off the track-ready Corvette ZR1 on Sunday.
Following the introduction of the higher-level Enclave Avenir in October, 
 Buick has announced an Avenir version of the LaCrosse sedan.
Kia's Soul wagon and Sportage compact SUV nail 2018 top safety awards 
 from IIHS when equipped with available equipment.
The gorgeous 2018 Lexus LC 500 is a grand motorcar, but a handful of 
 mods would make it even more than satisfying.
The 2018 Enclave is a comfortable, premium family SUV with a quiet cabin, 
 smooth ride and up-to-date technology.