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Jake Holmes

Jake Holmes,

Motor1.com USA
jake.holmes@motor1.com
  • Jake started his career helping grow Car and Driver's online presence, and spent five years writing for Automobile Magazine both online and in print

Articles by Jake Holmes

First Drives 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first drive: Delivering updates all around

2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first drive: Delivering updates all around

The Mercedes Sprinter is better from top to bottom, and is brimming with next-gen infotainment and loads of useful features to make life on the road easier.
By Jake Holmes 19 April 2018
Detroit Auto Show New G-Class the 'jewel' of the Mercedes line-up says company boss

New G-Class the 'jewel' of the Mercedes line-up says company boss

Highly profitable SUV remains very important to Mercedes’ image.
By Jake Holmes 22 January 2018
Feature Mercedes CLS design – five things to know

Mercedes CLS design – five things to know

A closer look at the third generation of the four-door coupe.
By Jake Holmes 30 November 2017
Teasers Hennessey Venom F5 teased before Wednesday launch

Hennessey Venom F5 teased before Wednesday launch

The sheet comes off the wild machine on Wednesday at SEMA.
By Jake Holmes 31 October 2017
Teasers BMW M8 Already Teased By Camouflaged Prototypes

BMW M8 Already Teased By Camouflaged Prototypes

Hot M8 already in development.
By Jake Holmes 27 May 2017
Facelift 2018 Mercedes S-Class Facelift: Spot The Difference

2018 Mercedes S-Class Facelift: Spot The Difference

We weren’t expecting a revolution, but this update redefines subtle.
By Jake Holmes 19 April 2017
New York Auto Show 2018 Lexus LS 500 F Sport Is More Aggressive, No More Powerful

2018 Lexus LS 500 F Sport Is More Aggressive, No More Powerful

20-inch wheels, upgraded brakes, and optional handling package upgrade the newest LS.
By Jake Holmes 13 April 2017
Supercars McLaren Launches New Styling Accessories for Sports Series

McLaren Launches New Styling Accessories for Sports Series

New bits to protect 540C, 570S, 570GT launched too.
By Jake Holmes 24 March 2017
Geneva Motor Show McLaren 720S already has an MSO variant

McLaren 720S already has an MSO variant

“Velocity” car has a gorgeous combo of gold wheels and burgundy paint.
By Jake Holmes 08 March 2017
Geneva Motor Show Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo is a 600hp track toy

Fittipaldi EF7 Vision Gran Turismo is a 600hp track toy

With a carbon monocoque, powerful V8, and standard six-point harnesses, the EF7 is ready to hit the circuit.
By Jake Holmes 07 March 2017
Autonomous Cars Nissan's autonomous ProPilot tech will navigate intersections by 2020

Nissan's autonomous ProPilot tech will navigate intersections by 2020

System can only handle single-lane roads currently.
By Jake Holmes 29 August 2016
Rumours Mazda RX-9: Everything we know

Mazda RX-9: Everything we know

We’re holding out hope for a return of the rotary on the automaker’s 100th anniversary.
By Jake Holmes 25 August 2016
Recalls Ford recalling over 97K cars in three separate campaigns

Ford recalling over 97K cars in three separate campaigns

Affects Taurus, Flex, Transit, Edge, plus Lincoln MKS and MKT.
By Jake Holmes 24 August 2016
Manufacturing / Production Camaro vs Mustang sales: rentals make the difference

Camaro vs Mustang sales: rentals make the difference

One explanation for why Camaro sales are off pace this year.
By Jake Holmes 23 August 2016
Special Editions Lamborghini Centenario Roadster shown for the first time in Monterey

Lamborghini Centenario Roadster shown for the first time in Monterey

The limited-edition carbon-fiber monster goes topless.
By Jake Holmes 19 August 2016
Supercars Watch a McLaren P1 driver bravely squeeze past a truck

Watch a McLaren P1 driver bravely squeeze past a truck

Pricey hypercar manages to fit between a garbage truck and a wall without a single scratch.
By Jake Holmes 19 August 2016
Zipcar adds Yakima roof racks for bikes, skis, and snowboards

Zipcar adds Yakima roof racks for bikes, skis, and snowboards

Get your active lifestyle on, even if you don't own a car.
By Jake Holmes 17 August 2016
Weird Mercedes Unimog gets even cooler with railroad-ready model

Mercedes Unimog gets even cooler with railroad-ready model

Can shunt 1,000 tonnes of railway equipment.
By Jake Holmes 17 August 2016
Technology Your Audi may soon give you a countdown to a green light

Your Audi may soon give you a countdown to a green light

Cars will alert drivers about how long until the light turns green.
By Jake Holmes 15 August 2016
Recalls 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalled for potential fire risk

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recalled for potential fire risk

Transmission fluid could leak from a loose hose.
By Jake Holmes 15 August 2016
2017 Honda Civic hatchback revealed, coming to the U.S. this fall

2017 Honda Civic hatchback revealed, coming to the U.S. this fall

Powered exclusively by a turbo engine, the hatch also offers a Sport model.
By Jake Holmes 15 August 2016
Behind the scenes with the Ford Focus RS RX rallycross car

Behind the scenes with the Ford Focus RS RX rallycross car

Ken Block and Andreas Bakkerud show off their 600-horsepower toys.
By Jake Holmes 12 August 2016
Aftermarket / Tuning 1,029-horsepower Honda Odyssey up for auction

1,029-horsepower Honda Odyssey up for auction

The Bisimoto-tuned SEMA creation could be yours.
By Jake Holmes 11 August 2016
Spy photos

"The Beast" presidential limo spied testing at GM proving grounds

Even more protection for America’s future president.
By Jake Holmes 11 August 2016
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