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

Citroën Grand C4 Picasso

Car review

Used Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2014-2018 review

Citroen's largest MPV wants to combine pizzazz with polished and practical family travel - does it?

2 July 2024

Used Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2014-2018 review

car body in a factory

Semiconductor shortages resulted in changes in production

News

How 'Covid cars' are affecting the used car market

Cars with mismatching equipment levels and spec sheets delivered during the pandemic are hitting dealers

2 July 2024

How 'Covid cars' are affecting the used car market

Fisker Ocean front quarter

Fisker recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, meaning it will sell off its assets

News

Bargain or burden? The truth about buying a Fisker Ocean

Huge discounts make this electric SUV a tantalising deal, but there is a big risk in buying from a failed start-up

28 June 2024

Bargain or burden? The truth about buying a Fisker Ocean

Citroën Berlingo

Car review

Used Citroen Berlingo Multispace 2008-2018 review

Citroën's utilitarian family holdall is likeable and sophisticated, and a very sensible used buy

24 June 2024

Used Citroen Berlingo Multispace 2008-2018 review

lots of scrapped volvos

News

The scrap man keeping ageing Volvos alive

Old-school vehicle breakers’ yards are rare these days, but some are still providing vital services

23 June 2024

The scrap man keeping ageing Volvos alive

Hyundai learner

The most expensive area is London, where 18- to 24-year-olds pay an average of £2811

News

Young people driving uninsured amid sky-high premiums

118% increase in uninsured young drivers since 2021 is blamed on premiums increasing by up to 77%

6 June 2024

Young people driving uninsured amid sky-high premiums

electriccarsalarysacrifice

News

How salary sacrifice can save you money on your new electric car

The company scheme reduces monthly EV lease costs for employees. We show you how

3 June 2024

How salary sacrifice can save you money on your new electric car

Renault Zoe crashed

News

How much does it cost to insure an electric car?

What does cost to insure an EV and how can you get those premiums down? Our guide explains all

3 June 2024

How much does it cost to insure an electric car?

News

The mileage rates for petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars

If you drive for business, HMRC has a rigid set of rates for claiming fuel and other expenses. Here’s all you need to know

3 June 2024

The mileage rates for petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars

how to reduce your company car tax bill

News

How to reduce your company car tax bill

No one likes paying tax, but with a few canny moves you can hand over less of it on your company car. We show you how

30 May 2024

How to reduce your company car tax bill

Car review

Used BMW 5 Series 2010-2017 review

It set the benchmark for executive saloons when it launched, but does it still hold its own years later?

27 May 2024

Used BMW 5 Series 2010-2017 review

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