John Evans

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

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MPs weigh 20mph limit for England as motoring groups hit back

MPs accused of wanting to "make car use more difficult" over proposal for 20mph default limit

MPs weigh 20mph limit for England as motoring groups hit back
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12 cylinders, 12,000 miles: I drive my Lambo Diablo SV in all weathers

Seven years of ownership has taught Peter Dietsch how to live with a '90s Italian supercar

12 cylinders, 12,000 miles: I drive my Lambo Diablo SV in all weathers
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Is brand loyalty dead? 80 car makers do battle as customers break habits

Sticking with only one car maker could cost you a fortune – but there are benefits, too

Is brand loyalty dead? 80 car makers do battle as customers break habits
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Why buy a Mazda MX-5 when you can have an Abarth 124 instead?

Take an MX-5, inject a little bit of Italian flair and you get the 124, though there are some downsides...

Why buy a Mazda MX-5 when you can have an Abarth 124 instead?
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My manual 355 GTS is the sweet spot for classic Ferraris

Raj Sangha previously owned a 360 and a 430, but the older 355 is his favourite of all

My manual 355 GTS is the sweet spot for classic Ferraris
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Thieves continue to target VW badges after a decade of problems

Hundreds of badges have been stolen to date as thieves target valuable sensor packages

Thieves continue to target VW badges after a decade of problems
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Why car buyers should still care about depreciation

PCP deals have put depreciation out of mind for most motorists, but it could soon bite back

Why car buyers should still care about depreciation
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My 85-year-old Jeep is perfect for driving to the shops

Ready for action: Simple and reliable Jeep is easy to work on and appreciate

My 85-year-old Jeep is perfect for driving to the shops
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Call for action as speed limit assist tech fails real-world tests

Intelligent speed assist misreads up to one in four sign changes, prompting safety body to call for tougher rules

Call for action as speed limit assist tech fails real-world tests
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My 151k-mile Discovery could go pop – it's still the perfect workhorse

With 151,000 miles on the clock, it's done well so far, but there's still plenty to go wrong

My 151k-mile Discovery could go pop – it's still the perfect workhorse
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My 70-year-old V8 Chevy 350 is easier to live with than a Ford Focus

This heavily modified supercharged Small-block also proves patience is a virtue

My 70-year-old V8 Chevy 350 is easier to live with than a Ford Focus

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