Jerry Perez

Jerry Perez

Managing Editor

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.

Get latest from Jerry Perez

Cadillac Will Enter F1 With Andretti

Cadillac Will Enter F1 With Andretti

By Jerry Perez / Published Jan 5, 2023

The Newly Cool 2023 Toyota Prius Starts at $28,545

The Newly Cool 2023 Toyota Prius Starts at $28,545

By Jerry Perez / Published Jan 4, 2023

The World Reacts to Ken Block’s Death

The World Reacts to Ken Block’s Death

By Jerry Perez / Published Jan 3, 2023

Here’s Where the Remaining McLaren F1 Supercars Live

Here’s Where the Remaining McLaren F1 Supercars Live

By Jerry Perez / Published Dec 27, 2022

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