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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

Honda has confirmed that the production version of the latest Civic Type R hot hatch will break cover at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Jaguar will offer a new gasoline base engine for 2018 - a 247-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder - in its XE, XF and F-Pace.
A consumer reviewer loves a lot about the 2016 Honda Fit but found the driver's seat not a good fit for a long relationship
A proposed $1.2 billion deal to buy back or fix Volkswagen Group 3.0-liter V-6 diesel cars was given preliminary approval in court today.
Hyundai has announced 2017 pricing for the first two models of its Ioniq dedicated line of electrified sedans.
Lexus will unveil a luxury hybrid version of its redesigned 2018 LS flagship sedan in March at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show.
The Ford Expedition's 2018 update is dramatic, and not just because the previous model had soldiered on without major renovation since 2003.
Hyundai's redesigned 2018 Elantra GT manages to be both more practical and also sportier, particularly in its new GT Sport trim.
Volkswagen Group has created Electrify America to manage the money it must spend on electric charging stations and zero-emissions vehicles.
Hyundai has redesigned the Elantra GT hatchback for 2018 with all-new sheet metal, new technology and new trim.