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
Next GT7 Update Will Add Seven Cars Including Lexus LFA and Tesla Model 3
By Adam Ismail / Published Oct 30, 2023
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By Adam Ismail / Published Oct 27, 2023
Nissan Hyper Force Concept Is a Future GT-R Shaped by Gran Turismo
By Adam Ismail / Published Oct 25, 2023
Mercedes Dealers Struggling to Sell EVs, Complain EQS Isn’t ‘Aspirational’ Enough
By Adam Ismail / Published Oct 20, 2023
Mazda Slaps Developer With Cease-and-Desist for DIY Smart Home Integration
By Adam Ismail / Published Oct 20, 2023
2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT Gets Record $50K in Lease Discounts Right Now
By Adam Ismail / Published Oct 13, 2023
Sim Racers Rejoice: iRacing Will Make the Next NASCAR Game for Consoles, PC
By Adam Ismail / Published Oct 5, 2023
Forza Motorsport Review: A Solid Reboot Strictly for the Racers
By Adam Ismail / Published Oct 4, 2023
Why EA Sports WRC Is Rally’s Biggest Moment in Gaming History
By Adam Ismail / Published Sep 29, 2023
Max Verstappen’s Dominance May Finally Be Hurting F1’s Growth, Data Says
By Adam Ismail / Published Sep 28, 2023
Ongoing UAW Strike May Cripple Repairs as It Expands to GM, Stellantis Parts Centers
By Adam Ismail / Published Sep 22, 2023
The Next Need for Speed Game Probably Isn’t Coming for a Very Long Time
By Adam Ismail / Published Sep 20, 2023