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

BMW Launches Absurd Mini-Branded Kids’ Lifestyle Line

BMW Launches Absurd Mini-Branded Kids’ Lifestyle Line

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 16, 2018

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Williams FW41 Arrives as Second New Formula 1 Car of 2018

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 15, 2018

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This Lego Ford Fiesta WRC Is Perfect for Desk Rallies

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 15, 2018

Tesla Has Built Its 300,000th Electric Vehicle, Report Says

Tesla Has Built Its 300,000th Electric Vehicle, Report Says

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 15, 2018

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Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition Debuts at Dallas Auto Show

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 14, 2018

Haas VF-18 First 2018 F1 Car Revealed

Haas VF-18 First 2018 F1 Car Revealed

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 14, 2018

Florida Man Blames Stuck Gas Pedal for 95 MPH Highway Dash

Florida Man Blames Stuck Gas Pedal for 95 MPH Highway Dash

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 14, 2018

Toyota Hints At New Supra Unveil For March 6

Toyota Hints At New Supra Unveil For March 6

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 13, 2018

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25 Modern Lancia Stratos Coming With 550-Plus Horsepower

By James Gilboy / Published Feb 12, 2018