About HotCars
For enthusiasts, by enthusiasts...
Founded in 2018 and owned by Valnet Inc., HotCars.com is the go-to site for enthusiasts to keep up to date on everything in the automotive industry. Today, with a growing and loyal following, HotCars covers the latest auto news, car reviews, and exclusives on the car, pickup truck, and motorcycle industries. Our team of car experts share a deep knowledge of car culture, industry, and automotive engineering with an approachable editorial style.
Our senior collaborators and editors come from all walks of life, with diverse specialties, passions, and educational backgrounds. Nevertheless, we are connected by one thing: a passion for burning rubber! Further information about our editors can be found at their respective author pages below.
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The Editorial Team
Robert Moore
Editorial Director
Robert has been a managing editor for nearly 10 years. He has covered car reviews, breaking news, auto shows, high-profile interviews, and is always looking for the next big story. Now he is the editorial director for the Valnet Automotive Portfolio which includes CarBuzz, TopSpeed, and HotCars.
Jared Solomon
Managing Editor
Jared Solomon is a top automotive journalist who has spent the last 12 years covering the Asian and European markets. Having worked as an editor for many leading publications across the world, Jared also offers his services as a consultant in new product development for auto makers.
John Florer
Deputy Editor
John is an avid car enthusiast and entrepreneur with over 10 years of hands-on experience in both the American and European automotive industries.
Our Automotive Experts
Claire-Kaoru Sakai
Senior Correspondent / Japanese Market Expert
French and Japanese automotive writer and photographer based in Tokyo, Claire has joined the HotCars team in March 2022. She is an automotive enthusiast who enjoys creating beautiful imagery to illustrate her car stories from Japan.
Angel Sergeev
Automotive Journalist
Angel Sergeev is a seasoned automotive journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the automotive industry. Born in Sofia, Bulgaria, he began his writing career in 2010 while pursuing a degree in Transportation Engineering.
Magdan Daniel Cvitesic
Automotive Journalist
Magdan currently has over 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, having collaborated with hundreds of writers and automotive journalists in producing lists, features, and guides for HotCars and its sister sites. He specializes in car culture and entertainment articles highlighting the most fascinating topics in the industry.
Communications
Seyth Miersma
Communications Director
Seyth Miersma is a writer, editor, content strategist, and 20-year veteran of the automotive media industry. He has served as editor-in-chief of Motor1 and InsideEVs, worked on staff at Autoblog and The Drive, and edited Chevrolet’s owner magazine, New Roads.