Sam D. Smith

• Sam D. Smith is an award-winning journalist and presenter, was a finalist for the 2012 Guild of Motoring Writers (UK) Sir Williams Lyons Trophy, and is the winner of the 2026 Automobile Awards in the Best Presenter (English).
• He started his career as a trackside auto race photographer before putting pen to paper and moving to writing.
• Being based in South Asia allows Sam to get a unique perspective on the industry, and he has reviewed cars in China, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, and Taiwan.

Experience

Sam has been obsessed with cars since before he could talk. A career that has spanned over a decade has left him as Sri Lanka's leading automotive journalist — which is no small feat, considering cars are taxed up to 300 percent there. Despite the challenges, he followed his passion and became Deputy Editor of Motor Magazine, before being appointed Editor-In-Chief of BBC Top Gear Sri Lanka. His passion, international exposure, and love for all things automotive led him to join CarScoops in 2021. Aside from writing, Sam dabbles in all forms of grassroots motorsport — from karting, to gymkhana, and even open-wheel Formula cars. And despite being a fan of EVs, he loves his classic cars, with a current stable that consists of a 1996 BMW E39 540i, a 1973 Peugeot 404, and a 1982 Peugeot 505 with some light modifications for rallies and hill climbs.