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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

The new 2018 Challenger SRT Hellcat gets Demon fender flares, bigger 
 wheels and tires, and selectable electric steering that cut lap times.
 
Volkswagen is all about rebuilding the brand, and its 2018 Tiguan coming 
 this summer is a critical launch.
Airbag inflator manufacturer Takata filed for bankruptcy today, but the 
 sale 
 of assets is not expected to interrupt airbag recall repairs.
The 2018 Cadillac XTS big sedan gets styling tweaks and the latest 
 generation of its CUE infotainment system.
While male drivers were involved in a majority of fatal crashes in all states, 
 they are involved in an outsize share in some states.
 
Oregon becomes the first state to offer X as a gender-neutral choice on driver's licenses for those who don't identify as male or female.
If you're in the market for a sporty sedan, here are five reasons to give the 
 2018 Acura TLX A-Spec a look versus other upscale rivals.
 
Hyundai has waded into the hotly competitive subcompact SUV wars by 
 unveiling the Kona at an event in South Korea.
GM says it's the first company to use mass-production methods for 
 autonomous cars with 130 Chevrolet Bolt EVs.
Washington's governor has ordered a program to allow testing of 
 autonomous cars with or without a driver in the car ready to take over.