Jerry Perez is the Managing Editor at The Drive, overseeing the site’s daily and long-term content initiatives in addition to writing his own features and reviews. He’s been covering the automotive industry professionally since 2015 and joined The Drive in January 2018.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Expertise includes car culture, automotive industry news, motorsport, travel, interviews, and photography
- Former shifter kart racing driver
- Previous work experience: Life is Poppin’, Truck Trend, Internet Brands
EXPERIENCE
Jerry began his blogging career writing about his own family’s road trips and the many things he learned through them. This eventually opened up a door to write about all things automotive, and that’s what he’s done professionally since 2015. His car-blogging journey has taken him all over the world to experience everything from Italian supercars to seaplanes and even a highly-modified sports car driven by quadriplegic via head movements.
His work has appeared on Truck Trend Magazine, the official websites of the Chicago and LA Auto Shows, and he’s a regular guest of the DriveChicago radio talk show.
EDUCATION
The Gemological Institute of America New York, Gemology
Fun Fact
Jerry is a lifelong racing fan, more specifically Formula One. He enjoys traveling with his wife and kids exploring the world’s coolest roads and destinations. He was born in Mexico City, so he’s fluent in Spanish, English, and is actively studying Italian.
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Here’s Where the Remaining McLaren F1 Supercars Live
By Jerry Perez / Published Dec 27, 2022

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By Jerry Perez / Published Dec 27, 2022

FIA Bans F1 Drivers From Making Political Statements Without Its Approval
By Jerry Perez / Published Dec 21, 2022

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By Jerry Perez / Published Dec 16, 2022

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By Jerry Perez / Published Dec 15, 2022

Mick Schumacher Joins Mercedes F1 as Reserve Driver
By Jerry Perez / Published Dec 15, 2022

Ford Eyeing F1 Comeback With Red Bull: Report
By Jerry Perez / Published Dec 14, 2022

Former Alfa Principal Vasseur Joins Ferrari Amid Massive F1 Boss Shakeup
By Jerry Perez / Published Dec 13, 2022

These Amazon Deals on Citizen Watches Are Hot
By Jerry Perez / Published Dec 12, 2022

IndyCar Rolling Out Its Own Version of ‘F1: Drive To Survive’ in 2023
By Jerry Perez / Published Dec 8, 2022

The Drive’s Best Car Under $40K of 2022 Is the Toyota GR86/Subaru BRZ
By Jerry Perez / Published Dec 7, 2022

Austin To Host One of Six F1 Sprint Races Planned for 2023
By Jerry Perez / Published Dec 7, 2022