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
BMW today unveiled a design concept for an energetic new version of its
Z4 roadster at the posh Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach, Calif.
By Fred Meier
August 16, 2017
Mazda has added about 80,000 and a new model year to its list of recalled
vehicles to get permanent Takata airbag inflator replacements.
By Fred Meier
August 15, 2017
A mild hybrid four-cylinder model is back for the Buick LaCrosse as the
new
base powertrain for 2018 models going on sale this fall.
By Fred Meier
August 4, 2017
Hyundai's base Elantra GT with stick shift will start at $20,235. The new GT
Sport version with turbocharged engine will start at $24,135.
By Fred Meier
August 3, 2017
Nissan says the next generation of its dedicated battery-electric car's
aerodynamic winglike shape will cut drag to extend the car's range.
By Fred Meier
August 3, 2017
Dodge's 475-horsepower, three-row Durango SRT SUV that can haul up to
8,700 pounds will start at $64,090 with destination.
By Fred Meier
August 1, 2017
Toyota released a concept vehicle teaser today that is truly a tease: just a
photo of a tire for its FT-4X Concept
By Fred Meier
August 1, 2017
Nissan unveiled Midnight Edition blacked-out appearance packages for six
of its top-selling 2017 models on the eve of the Chicago Auto Show.
By Fred Meier
August 1, 2017
The Honda Accord hybrid and Kia Optima plug-in hybrid offer similar
features with a smaller carbon footprint but have distinct differences.
By Fred Meier
August 1, 2017
Mazda has redesigned the CX-5 for 2017, and our First Drive found at least
five reasons it should be on your compact SUV shopping list.
By Fred Meier
August 1, 2017