John Evans

Title: Special correspondent

John is a freelance journalist and a former staff member of Autocar (1994-98). Other staff positions he has held include deputy editor of Autocar’s sister title What Car?, and editor of Practical Caravan magazine.

As a former car salesman turned consumer editor he has written extensively about the new and used car market and consumer issues. In recent years, he has contributed news and feature stories on these topics, as well as more general features on everything from how to build an ice cream van to exploring abandoned cars in front gardens. He also contributes to Autocar Business.

John is a former Guild of Motoring Writers Journalist of the Year and is the motoring editor of the RAC Club members magazine, Pell-Mell & Woodcote.

John is an expert in:

Used cars
Used car buying
Classic cars
Automotive industry

Articles by John Evans

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News

Younger enthusiasts needed to reverse classic market slowdown

Historics market hits an all-time high but fears have been raised as momentum tails off

7 December 2025

Younger enthusiasts needed to reverse classic market slowdown

Humvee my car and lead

"It's quite wide but nimble, and I can parallel park in one hit," says owner Samuel

News

My £40k Humvee has a 6.5-litre diesel V8 - and it's a fine city car

Big, brash and bold, Samuel's V8-powered military-spec Humvee is impossible to miss

7 December 2025

My £40k Humvee has a 6.5-litre diesel V8 - and it's a fine city car

Drink and Drug Driving testing

News

On patrol with the police unit hunting drink- and drug-drivers

Surrey Police are intent on stopping drink- and drug-driving. We join them on a patrol

1 December 2025

On patrol with the police unit hunting drink- and drug-drivers

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News

How to buy the right car warranty

As the average age of cars and the cost of fixing them rise, aftermarket cover is growing in popularity

27 November 2025

How to buy the right car warranty

News

Garages divided over government review of MOT cost cap

Government review into raising the MOT price cap has sparked debate

24 November 2025

Garages divided over government review of MOT cost cap

50 best used small cars

News

Bigger isn't always better: the 50 best used small cars

Small used cars make wise buys. We pick 50 midget gems

22 November 2025

Bigger isn't always better: the 50 best used small cars

Kia EV9 charging

News

EV charging industry warns roll-out will slow without grid support

Charging network's growth is being held back by slow grid connections, say operators

18 November 2025

EV charging industry warns roll-out will slow without grid support

"I love the way how, under full acceleration, the back squats down and the nose rises"

News

I bought the lesser-known Mitsubishi Evo - by accident

It might be expensive to run but this is a future classic in the making, says owner Pat Tennant

16 November 2025

I bought the lesser-known Mitsubishi Evo - by accident

Brabus Mercedes G500 4x4 MCAI

The ride is horrendous and the steering doesn’t really do anything,” says Tom

News

My 500bhp, £400k Brabus is atrocious – but I'll never sell it

This £400k behemoth might be thirsty and uncomfortable but owner Tom loves it

14 November 2025

My 500bhp, £400k Brabus is atrocious – but I'll never sell it

young driver 2025 jh 33

It can be L dealing with our writers on shoots. Just ask learner driver Freddie…

News

How to pass your driving test first time – and cut the risk of a crash

Demand for driving tests has never been greater, so passing first time is crucial

6 November 2025

How to pass your driving test first time – and cut the risk of a crash

retro rides weekender 2025 jh 19

“You only want to drive it in a straight line under jet power,” says Simon

News

I bought a jet engine off eBay and fitted it to my Ford pick-up

Owner Simon and his Dad weren't satisfied by their pick-up's measly 1.8-litre diesel

6 November 2025

I bought a jet engine off eBay and fitted it to my Ford pick-up

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