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
Need For Speed: Underground Changed Racing Games 20 Years Ago
By Adam Ismail / Published Nov 24, 2023
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By Adam Ismail / Published Nov 21, 2023
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By Adam Ismail / Published Nov 20, 2023
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By Adam Ismail / Published Nov 17, 2023
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By Adam Ismail / Published Nov 16, 2023
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By Adam Ismail / Published Nov 16, 2023
PSA: Gran Turismo 7’s Easy Money Trick Will Be Patched Soon, So Act Fast
By Adam Ismail / Published Nov 10, 2023
The New Honda Prelude Won’t Be a Serious Sports Car—and That’s OK
By Adam Ismail / Published Nov 10, 2023
iPhone 15 Update Will Fix Your Device If BMW’s Wireless Charger Broke It
By Adam Ismail / Published Nov 8, 2023
The 2024 IndyCar Game Seems All But Dead After Entire Staff Is Laid Off
By Adam Ismail / Published Nov 7, 2023
GT7 Spec II Update Adds Cars, Snow Track, and AI You’ll Actually Want to Race
By Adam Ismail / Published Nov 1, 2023
Next GT7 Update Will Add Seven Cars Including Lexus LFA and Tesla Model 3
By Adam Ismail / Published Oct 30, 2023