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Peter Holderith,

Associate Editor

peter.holderith@motor1.com

Peter is the Associate Editor at Motor1 and is a lover of most technology, especially on wheels. He got his Industrial Design degree in 2020 and has not used it since. He resides in New Hampshire.

Articles by Peter Holderith

2024 Kia EV9: The Good and the Bad

2024 Kia EV9: The Good and the Bad

Kia’s first electric three-row is a solid performer, but it’s not without flaws.

By Peter Holderith Sep 5 2024

It Doesn't Take Much to See That the Future of EVs Is Already Here

It Doesn't Take Much to See That the Future of EVs Is Already Here

The mood of the day is betting against the astonishing march of technology. That is so unbelievably stupid.

By Peter Holderith Aug 19 2024

Monterey Car Week

2025 Lincoln Navigator Gets a Massive New Screen, Second Row Massage Seats

2025 Lincoln Navigator Gets a Massive New Screen, Second Row Massage Seats

The Navigator is bringing the heat to the Escalade with huge upgrades in the first and second rows.

By Peter Holderith Aug 15 2024

Ford Reportedly Planning Sedan, Off-Road Versions of the Mustang

Ford Reportedly Planning Sedan, Off-Road Versions of the Mustang

The Dearborn automaker thinks that a low-slung Mustang four-door and an all-wheel-drive Safari-esque Mustang could sell.

By Peter Holderith Aug 15 2024

This Might Be Your Only Chance to Own GM's Ultra-Rare Pre-War Creation

This Might Be Your Only Chance to Own GM's Ultra-Rare Pre-War Creation

Only one of 12 built, I took a ride in the massive 1939 Futurliner back in 2021, which was a good time.

By Peter Holderith Aug 6 2024

How I'm Mounting the Engine In My Garage-Built Hybrid Sports Car

How I'm Mounting the Engine In My Garage-Built Hybrid Sports Car

Putting an engine in a car may seem relatively straightforward, but when it's a bunch of parts never intended to work together, it can get tricky.

By Peter Holderith Aug 2 2024

The Saturn Sky Is a Strangely Good Candidate for an AWD Swap

The Saturn Sky Is a Strangely Good Candidate for an AWD Swap

The Saturn Sky and Pontiac's Solstice's extensive cost-cutting measures may actually have benefits, as it turns out.

By Peter Holderith Jul 29 2024

Chevy Built One 850-HP Supercharged C8 Corvette Mule to Develop the ZR1

Chevy Built One 850-HP Supercharged C8 Corvette Mule to Develop the ZR1

GM didn't have a stock engine that made as much power as the C8 ZR1's engine, so they put a hot tune on the old C7 ZR1's LT5.

By Peter Holderith Jul 25 2024

Deep Dive: Corvette Engineers Reveal the ZR1's Secrets

Deep Dive: Corvette Engineers Reveal the ZR1's Secrets

We talk engineering with Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer of the new ZR1, and the rest of the Corvette team.

By Peter Holderith Jul 25 2024

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: This Is It

2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1: This Is It

1,064 horsepower. 215 miles per hour. 1,200 pounds of downforce. The new Corvette ZR1 is a beast.

By Peter Holderith Jul 25 2024

Cadillac Explains Why Its LMDh Car Sounds So Good

Cadillac Explains Why Its LMDh Car Sounds So Good

As one of the few naturally aspirated cars on the LMDh grid, Cadillac has developed a reputation for the noise from its tailpipes.

By Peter Holderith Jul 6 2024

The New M5 Is Heavier Than a Chevy Tahoe. What Is BMW Doing?

The New M5 Is Heavier Than a Chevy Tahoe. What Is BMW Doing?

The M5 weighs more than many electric performance sedans. Talk about losing the plot.

By Peter Holderith Jun 26 2024

I Designed a Car. Now I'm Building It in My Garage

I Designed a Car. Now I'm Building It in My Garage

Technology has put us on the brink of building an automobile with almost zero hard tooling. Let’s try it.

By Peter Holderith Jun 21 2024

The Hybrid Bugatti Tourbillon Is Lighter Than the Chiron. Here's How

The Hybrid Bugatti Tourbillon Is Lighter Than the Chiron. Here's How

Even with a large hybrid battery and three electric motors, the Bugatti Tourbillon is lighter than the outgoing combustion-only Chiron.

By Peter Holderith Jun 20 2024

Saab Was Great, You Just Didn't Get It

Saab Was Great, You Just Didn't Get It

On paper, most of the Swedish automaker's cars weren't anything special. But those who delved a little deeper got sucked in for life.

By Peter Holderith Jun 14 2024

The 2024 Chevy Equinox EV Tells Us a Lot About Why Voltage Matters

The 2024 Chevy Equinox EV Tells Us a Lot About Why Voltage Matters

And it tells us a lot about General Motors' EV strategy, and what going even smaller might mean.

By Peter Holderith Jun 13 2024

Saleen Is Building a Twin-Turbo Hydrogen Supercar Prototype

Saleen Is Building a Twin-Turbo Hydrogen Supercar Prototype

And it's supposedly coming to the US this year.

By Peter Holderith Jun 13 2024

Are You Serious?

Are You Serious?

The Mustang GTD nearly has the same interior as a regular Mustang. And it costs $325,000.

By Peter Holderith Jun 12 2024

Patents and Trademarks

GM's Novel Axial Flux Motor Could Be Key to Smaller, Cheaper EVs

GM's Novel Axial Flux Motor Could Be Key to Smaller, Cheaper EVs

Using a unique hydraulic system, the automaker could boost the efficiency of an electric motor that is already lightweight and compact.

By Peter Holderith Jun 4 2024

The 2024 Chevy Equinox Is GM's Best EV Since the Bolt

The 2024 Chevy Equinox Is GM's Best EV Since the Bolt

With 319 miles of range and an affordable price, the electric Equinox will be hard to beat.

By Peter Holderith May 30 2024

The 2025 Optiq Is Cadillac's 300-Mile Mini SUV of the Future

The 2025 Optiq Is Cadillac's 300-Mile Mini SUV of the Future

It also has standard Super Cruise and all-wheel drive.

By Peter Holderith May 29 2024

How the Corvette E-Ray and Porsche 911 Do Hybridization Differently

How the Corvette E-Ray and Porsche 911 Do Hybridization Differently

Both cars have similar batteries, but GM and Porsche differ greatly in how they use that energy.

By Peter Holderith May 29 2024

The $100K Silverado EV Is All Battery, No Luxury

The $100K Silverado EV Is All Battery, No Luxury

Chevy's first all-electric pickup hits its ambitious range targets. Just be careful what you wish for.

By Peter Holderith May 23 2024

Here's an In-Depth Look at How Cadillac Made it to Le Mans In 2023

Here's an In-Depth Look at How Cadillac Made it to Le Mans In 2023

"No Perfect Formula" follows the American motorsports team from designing and developing the V Series.R to racing at the world's foremost endurance race.

By Peter Holderith May 9 2024

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