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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

When the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon is in Drag Mode, it diverts 
 the air-conditoning system to chill the engine's intake air.
Italian police nabbed a gang of would-be grave robbers plotting to steal 
 the body of Enzo Ferrari and hold it for ransom.
Acura has announced that it will unveil a refreshed 2018 version of its TLX 
 mid-size sedan at the 2017 New York auto show.
Uber has resumed testing self-driving cars after suspending testing in San 
 Francisco, Arizona and Pittsburgh while it investigated a crash.
Consumer Reports recently posted a bottom-of-the-barrel list of its lowest-
 rated vehicles for 2017 in 10 popular vehicle categories.
If you're a person who doesn't like attention, the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is not your ride. Check the photo gallery to see why.
Honda has posted an appetizer video teasing the looks and sounds of the 
 Civic Type R hot hatchback that will make its U.S. debut in April.