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

London's new self-driving taxis spark safety and traffic concerns

Are robotaxis ready to operate safely or a service cities should avoid?

19 October 2026

London's new self-driving taxis spark safety and traffic concerns

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News

An overlooked Porsche legend for £11k? It's time to buy a 968

Why this rare, engaging front-engined Porsche is a brilliant alternative to a 911

19 October 2026

An overlooked Porsche legend for £11k? It's time to buy a 968

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"Made to be a used car": How to buy a bargain Audi Q5

The second-generation Audi Q5 is now a reliable used buy that's refined, efficient and classy

10 October 2026

"Made to be a used car": How to buy a bargain Audi Q5

News

From dealer to customer: This Honda salesman had to have a Type R

FN2 Type R was never the most loved hot Civic - but at £2450 you couldn't ask for much more

9 October 2026

From dealer to customer: This Honda salesman had to have a Type R

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The back cat-alogue: the best used Jaguars from £1500

New era dawns with the Type 01 – but you don't need to spend £150k to get a Jag on your driveway

8 October 2026

The back cat-alogue: the best used Jaguars from £1500

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Anyone for mini-Golf? Bag a minter with a used Volkswagen Polo

Mk6 Polo is a competent, great-value supermini with a classy big car feel

3 October 2026

Anyone for mini-Golf? Bag a minter with a used Volkswagen Polo

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A used Bentley Continental is a scary bargain - so get a good one

There are GTs and then there are Bentley GTs, a class apart from £22,000

29 September 2026

A used Bentley Continental is a scary bargain - so get a good one

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News

How to charge your electric car at home

Wallbox or smart charger? And how do you install it? We answer common questions about home EV charging

28 September 2026

How to charge your electric car at home

News

My Volvo 850 T5-R is a 350bhp racing estate for the road

With less than 60 remaining in the UK, Neil Cotty waited years to track down a rare yellow T5-R estate

27 September 2026

My Volvo 850 T5-R is a 350bhp racing estate for the road

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Interceptor insanity: This mad Jensen's button gives it 3000hp

This Nos-equipped Interceptor has a stripped-out body, a manual gearbox and a 200mph top speed

23 September 2026

Interceptor insanity: This mad Jensen's button gives it 3000hp

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Freelander's back - but the brilliant Land Rover original is only £2k

The Freelander 2 is a rugged, reliable, desirable family SUV – and a bargain, if you buy carefully

22 September 2026

Freelander's back - but the brilliant Land Rover original is only £2k

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