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.
By Fred Meier
June 27, 2017
Volkswagen is all about rebuilding the brand, and its 2018 Tiguan coming
this summer is a critical launch.
By Fred Meier
June 27, 2017
Airbag inflator manufacturer Takata filed for bankruptcy today, but the
sale
of assets is not expected to interrupt airbag recall repairs.
By Fred Meier
June 26, 2017
The 2018 Cadillac XTS big sedan gets styling tweaks and the latest
generation of its CUE infotainment system.
By Fred Meier
June 19, 2017
While male drivers were involved in a majority of fatal crashes in all states,
they are involved in an outsize share in some states.
By Fred Meier
June 16, 2017
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.
By Fred Meier
June 16, 2017
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.
By Fred Meier
June 16, 2017
Hyundai has waded into the hotly competitive subcompact SUV wars by
unveiling the Kona at an event in South Korea.
By Fred Meier
June 15, 2017
GM says it's the first company to use mass-production methods for
autonomous cars with 130 Chevrolet Bolt EVs.
By Fred Meier
June 13, 2017
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.
By Fred Meier
June 12, 2017