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 bought the perfect Aston – it's cheaper to insure than my Alfa Giulia

"It's a 'pinch me' moment every time I look at it. The design is 20 years old but has aged really well"

24 May 2026

I bought the perfect Aston – it's cheaper to insure than my Alfa Giulia

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The end of bings and bongs? Euro NCAP overhauls ADAS testing

Changes to testing regime include using systems in the real world, while pushing for adaptive technology

22 May 2026

The end of bings and bongs? Euro NCAP overhauls ADAS testing

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Deterrents – such as bright yellow cameras or traffic police – could be a more effective measure

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Road safety charity: More AI cameras needed to combat speeders

Executive director of Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety suggests drivers are becoming complacent

19 May 2026

Road safety charity: More AI cameras needed to combat speeders

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I converted this abandoned Renault Twingo into a rally special

Eric Troestler's epic journey started with converting his forgotten French icon into a Dakar-ready warrior

16 May 2026

I converted this abandoned Renault Twingo into a rally special

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Why are Jaecoos and Omodas selling so well? Dealer reveals all

The twin Chinese brands have hit the ground running in the UK – the Jaecoo 7 was the nation's best-seller in March

15 May 2026

Why are Jaecoos and Omodas selling so well? Dealer reveals all

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My 90-year-old Hudson was the bootlegger's getaway car of choice

Managing to drive his Hudson Terraplanes most days, Ray Smith is very familiar with an old gangster's favourite ride

7 May 2026

My 90-year-old Hudson was the bootlegger's getaway car of choice

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Renault Caravelle 1100: The beautiful 'poor man's Ferrari' with 55bhp

No power steering and a fuel gauge that requires engine-out repairs? This is a definite French classic

2 May 2026

Renault Caravelle 1100: The beautiful 'poor man's Ferrari' with 55bhp

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Road rage incidents spiral as stress mounts for UK drivers

Crime is up significantly as technology company finds UK drivers are increasingly stressed by personal lives

2 May 2026

Road rage incidents spiral as stress mounts for UK drivers

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News

Corners like it's on rails! Driving the Land Rovers built for the railway

Land Rovers are renowned for their go-anywhere versatility, but a British firm has been taking that one step further...

25 April 2026

Corners like it's on rails! Driving the Land Rovers built for the railway

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Why buying a 33-year old Mercedes SL is brilliant – yet brutal

Zag Ji discovered the legendary R129 Mercedes SL can come with eye-watering garage bills

23 April 2026

Why buying a 33-year old Mercedes SL is brilliant – yet brutal

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"Councils can do more..." The truth about the pothole pandemic

The UK's roads continue to deteriorate, but just a small number of councils are investing in permanent fixes

18 April 2026

"Councils can do more..." The truth about the pothole pandemic

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