James Gilboy

James Gilboy

Staff Writer

James has written for The Drive since early 2017, focusing on the history and ongoing evolution of technology, transportation, and car culture. Be it powered by a battery, boiler, internal combustion or nuclear fission, he could probably tell you more about it than you’d care to hear.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Amateur racer in the 24 Hours of Lemons
  • Former ASE Student Certified mechanic
  • Also seen in Popular Science, MSN

EXPERIENCE

Having written about cars for various outlets since 2014, James has extensively covered every facet of the automotive world, bringing digestible depth to mass audiences. He’s as comfortable reporting on history and culture as he is business and technology, though his specialties are—without a doubt—his abilities to dig up offbeat history and understand the direction automotive culture is headed.

EDUCATION

Attended Front Range Community College from 2013-2018, where he studied business, ethics, and journalism before departing with ASE certification in automotive service.

Fun Fact

Lando Norris once rammed me off the track in Forza Motorsport before he reached F1.

NOTABLE WORK

Get latest from James Gilboy

Rumor: Formula 1 to Trade Baku for Miami on 2019 Calendar

Rumor: Formula 1 to Trade Baku for Miami on 2019 Calendar

By James Gilboy / Published Apr 30, 2018

Self-Driving Tech photo

U.K. Man Loses License for Abusing Autopilot in His Tesla

By James Gilboy / Published Apr 29, 2018

F1 photo

How the FIA Can Make 2021’s Formula 1 Engines Real Neat

By James Gilboy / Published Apr 29, 2018

Mercedes-Benz News photo

Founder of Mercedes Tuner Brabus Dies at 62

By James Gilboy / Published Apr 28, 2018

Daniel Ricciardo Ahead In Azerbaijan Grand Prix Practice

Daniel Ricciardo Ahead In Azerbaijan Grand Prix Practice

By James Gilboy / Published Apr 27, 2018

BMW Brings iX3 Concept to China

BMW Brings iX3 Concept to China

By James Gilboy / Published Apr 25, 2018

Report: Daniel Ricciardo Might Drive a Ferrari in 2019

Report: Daniel Ricciardo Might Drive a Ferrari in 2019

By James Gilboy / Published Apr 23, 2018

F1 photo

Watch Formula 1 Driver Carlos Sainz Jr. Drift A Karting Track

By James Gilboy / Published Apr 21, 2018

The Brabham BT62 Is a Supercar Born with Formula 1 Heritage

The Brabham BT62 Is a Supercar Born with Formula 1 Heritage

By James Gilboy / Published Apr 21, 2018