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

News

I'm 74, and I'll keep my mad mid-engined Clio V6 as long as I can

When you own one of the wildest and rarest Renaults ever built, you don't think about selling it

26 December 2025

I'm 74, and I'll keep my mad mid-engined Clio V6 as long as I can

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Keeping the lights on - the Kia EV6's ultimate party trick

Only one thing's better than driving home for Xmas: powering the lights with your EV when you get there

25 December 2025

Keeping the lights on - the Kia EV6's ultimate party trick

BMW Z1 my car and I LEAD

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I want to trade my ultra-rare BMW Z1... for a higher-mileage example

This retro roadster is doorless and flawless - and its keeper wants one he can drive everyday

24 December 2025

I want to trade my ultra-rare BMW Z1... for a higher-mileage example

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They told me to scrap my £450 106 Rallye - now it's worth £12,000

This this rev-hungry hot hatch was destined for hillclimb sprints until a rule change rendered it unusable

21 December 2025

They told me to scrap my £450 106 Rallye - now it's worth £12,000

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"Bag a Vantage or an M-threeee" - the best used cars for Christmas

It's the perfect time of year to treat yourself...or a loved one...to a used car

11 December 2025

"Bag a Vantage or an M-threeee" - the best used cars for Christmas

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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