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

Kia's Optima gets midyear IIHS safety rating upgrade thanks to better LED 
 headlights for higher-trim cars built after March.
By Fred Meier
July 17, 2017
By Fred Meier
July 13, 2017
By Fred Meier
July 13, 2017
By Fred Meier
July 13, 2017
By Fred Meier
July 13, 2017
By Fred Meier
July 13, 2017
Toyota will offer a limited-run special edition of its 2017 86 coupe, the 86 
 860 Special Edition.
By Fred Meier
July 12, 2017
News of a 12th Takata-related death came amid a recall for a different type 
 of inflator from the ones identified in its massive recall.
 
By Fred Meier
July 11, 2017
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has tweeted a pair of photos of the first production 
 version of the new Model 3 entry luxury sedan.
By Fred Meier
July 11, 2017
A retro appearance package will be offered for turbocharged four-cylinder 
 models of the 2018 Ford Mustang.
 
By Fred Meier
July 10, 2017