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.
By Fred Meier
February 17, 2017
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.
By Fred Meier
February 16, 2017
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
By Fred Meier
February 16, 2017
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.
By Fred Meier
February 15, 2017
Hyundai has announced 2017 pricing for the first two models of its Ioniq dedicated line of electrified sedans.
By Fred Meier
February 14, 2017
Lexus will unveil a luxury hybrid version of its redesigned 2018 LS flagship sedan in March at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show.
By Fred Meier
February 14, 2017
The Ford Expedition's 2018 update is dramatic, and not just because the previous model had soldiered on without major renovation since 2003.
By Fred Meier
February 9, 2017
Hyundai's redesigned 2018 Elantra GT manages to be both more practical and also sportier, particularly in its new GT Sport trim.
By Fred Meier
February 9, 2017
Volkswagen Group has created Electrify America to manage the money it must spend on electric charging stations and zero-emissions vehicles.
By Fred Meier
February 9, 2017
Hyundai has redesigned the Elantra GT hatchback for 2018 with all-new sheet metal, new technology and new trim.
By Fred Meier
February 8, 2017