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 Aug 29, 2023
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By Adam Ismail / Published Aug 25, 2023
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By Adam Ismail / Published Aug 21, 2023
Forza Motorsport’s Maple Valley Raceway Looks Better Than Ever in New Gameplay Footage
By Adam Ismail / Published Aug 18, 2023
2024 Acura ZDX Revealed: Acura’s First EV Has Premium Looks, Up to 500 HP
By Adam Ismail / Published Aug 17, 2023
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By Adam Ismail / Published Aug 15, 2023
‘Gran Turismo’ Really Wants You to Know That Sim Racers Have It Rough
By Adam Ismail / Published Aug 14, 2023
Gran Turismo Looks to Bring Superhuman AI Racer to More Cars, Tracks, and Skill Levels
By Adam Ismail / Published Aug 11, 2023