UK
HomeTeamJake Holmes
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
In a nutshell 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
Recalls NHTSA hopes digital recall notices will increase repair rates

NHTSA hopes digital recall notices will increase repair rates

Emailed alerts could prompt owners to have their cars repaired sooner.
By Jake Holmes 31 August 2016
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
Official VW reaches “agreement in principle” to compensate U.S. dealers

VW reaches “agreement in principle” to compensate U.S. dealers

Exact terms are still confidential until September.
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
Concept Cars Meeting the latest Jeep Easter Safari concepts

Meeting the latest Jeep Easter Safari concepts

Wranglers and a Renegade go from mild to wild.
By Jake Holmes 23 August 2016
Crashes / Wrecks U.S. motor vehicle deaths up 9 percent in first half of 2016

U.S. motor vehicle deaths up 9 percent in first half of 2016

Americans are driving more, and accidents are increasing.
By Jake Holmes 23 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
Recalls 2013 Hyundai Elantra recalled for brake lights that don't turn off

2013 Hyundai Elantra recalled for brake lights that don't turn off

Could confuse other motorists or allow for shifting out of park without the brake pedal.
By Jake Holmes 22 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
Awards Former Lamborghini design director inducted into Concorso Italiano Hall of Fame

Former Lamborghini design director inducted into Concorso Italiano Hall of Fame

Filippo Perini to be inducted this Saturday.
By Jake Holmes 19 August 2016
Official 2017 Buick Cascada adds Sport Touring trim

2017 Buick Cascada adds Sport Touring trim

New True Blue Metallic paint is unique to the ST trim level.
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
Green Nissan EV sports car is possible, but not until 2020

Nissan EV sports car is possible, but not until 2020

Nissan doesn’t think the market is ready for an electric sports car yet.
By Jake Holmes 19 August 2016
More
or Sign Up
part of
Edition:
UK
Our International Editions