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
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By Adam Ismail / Published Feb 16, 2024
Canceled IMSA Game Almost Revolutionized Console Sim Racing Before Gran Turismo
By Adam Ismail / Published Feb 16, 2024
Porsche 911 GT1 on Ice Proves Le Mans Winners Can Go Sideways, Too
By Adam Ismail / Published Feb 14, 2024
Mercedes Says Customers Want to Talk to Their Car Like a Friend
By Adam Ismail / Published Feb 12, 2024
Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Extreme Review: Hardcore Rig, Hardcore Price
By Adam Ismail / Published Feb 9, 2024
BMW Was Secretly Working on an M1-Inspired Supercar Until the Pandemic Killed It
By Adam Ismail / Published Feb 9, 2024