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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Ricciardo Back to Red Bull F1 Team as Largely Ceremonial ‘Third Driver’
By Jerry Perez / Published Nov 18, 2022

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By Jerry Perez / Published Nov 18, 2022

Mick Schumacher’s F1 Future Looks Bleak Amid Haas Departure
By Jerry Perez / Published Nov 17, 2022

Perez Furious With Verstappen for Brazil F1 Snub: ‘After All I’ve Done for Him’
By Jerry Perez / Published Nov 14, 2022

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Review: A Plug-and-Play EV That Won’t Replace Gas Trucks Just Yet
By Jerry Perez / Published Nov 11, 2022

Base 2023 Kia EV6 Is $7,100 More Expensive Than Last Year’s Version
By Jerry Perez / Published Nov 9, 2022

2022 Mazda 6 Manual Review: The Sporty Everyday Sedan That Got Away
By Jerry Perez / Published Nov 8, 2022

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By Jerry Perez / Published Nov 5, 2022

Tokyo Police Cars Are Extremely Weird and Very Good
By Jerry Perez / Published Nov 4, 2022

‘Our Goal Is To Achieve Carbon Neutrality, Not Build EVs’: Honda CEO
By Jerry Perez / Published Nov 3, 2022

Honda CEO Says Solid-State Batteries Are Crucial for Electric Type R Cars
By Jerry Perez / Published Nov 2, 2022

Apple CEO Tim Cook Performs Lamest Flag Wave in the History of F1
By Jerry Perez / Published Oct 24, 2022