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
Cars with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that automate some tasks — braking, acceleration and steering in some situations — are more common at all price levels for 2022.
By Fred Meier
April 4, 2022
With most auto leases you’ll almost always owe a disposition fee (or turn-in fee), even if you return it in showroom condition.
By Fred Meier
March 25, 2022
Here is a list of the most fuel-efficient pickup trucks for the 2022 model year, ranked by the configuration of the truck with the highest EPA-estimated combined mileage rating.
By Fred Meier
March 21, 2022
Here are vehicle brands offering retail buyers some level of complimentary scheduled maintenance for the 2022 model years.
By Fred Meier
February 25, 2022
Ford’s newcomers for 2022 include the all-electric Lightning version of the F-150, the all-new Maverick compact pickup and a Bronco Raptor performance off-roader.
By Fred Meier
February 4, 2022
The overall pace of these reveals is on par with 2021 introductions, though 2022 also features an acceleration of new electrified SUVs.
By Fred Meier
January 28, 2022
Diesel engines are known for their reliability, low-end torque and highway fuel efficiency, but diesel cars are gone from the U.S. market, and there are few SUVs and pickup trucks left.
By Fred Meier
January 21, 2022
The less expensive 2021 Dodge Challenger is a better value on essentially the same car — unless you feel the need to create a custom SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody Jailbreak.
By Fred Meier
January 14, 2022
Here are the new EVs going on sale for the 2022 model year. There may be some slippage in terms of availability, with some models even falling back to the 2023 model year if timing backs up.
By Fred Meier
January 14, 2022
The Bronco Sport compact SUV was all-new for 2021, and it continues into its sophomore year with no substantial changes.
By Fred Meier
December 30, 2021