Adam Ismail
News Editor
HIGHLIGHTS
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From newspaper page designing to writing, editing, and podcasting, Adam’s dabbled in one aspect of journalism or another since he started at Rutgers’ student newspaper, The Daily Targum.
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His expertise lies in the intersection of cars and consumer technology, and his ideal ride is an all-wheel-drive turbocharged hatchback they probably don’t make anymore.
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He lost to Juan Pablo Montoya in Gran Turismo Sport—in the same room.
EXPERIENCE
Adam got his start in automotive journalism as a writer at Jalopnik in 2020. Before that, he reviewed mobile phones and gaming hardware as an editor for Tom’s Guide, contributed to Digital Trends and GTPlanet, and handled daily layouts for The Star-Ledger’s sports section. His passion for cars, like music and technology, came through video games; if it weren’t for the likes of Daytona USA, Sega Rally, Need for Speed and, of course, Gran Turismo, he’d probably be doing something else with his life right now. He joined The Drive in 2023, aiming to foster the site’s industry-leading day-to-day journalism with a dedication to accuracy and accessibility.
EDUCATION
Adam graduated from Rutgers University’s New Brunswick campus in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Media Studies.
Get latest from Adam Ismail
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By Adam Ismail / Published Apr 5, 2024
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By Adam Ismail / Published Apr 4, 2024
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By Adam Ismail / Published Apr 3, 2024
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By Adam Ismail / Published Apr 3, 2024
When Chevy Advertised Its Truck’s Comfy Ride by Shaking a Dummy Plumb to Death
By Adam Ismail / Published Apr 2, 2024
Tesla Q1 Sales Fall Way Short as Automaker Sits on 47,000 Undelivered EVs
By Adam Ismail / Published Apr 2, 2024
Lamborghini Is the Latest to Fall Victim to the Flat Logo Trend
By Adam Ismail / Published Mar 28, 2024
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By Adam Ismail / Published Mar 27, 2024
Pagani’s Huayra R Sim Rig Is the Most Expensive Way to Lose to Max Verstappen
By Adam Ismail / Published Mar 27, 2024
Tesla Is Making Full Self-Driving Beta Free for the Next Month
By Adam Ismail / Published Mar 26, 2024