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

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

Bradshaw EV lead

Bradshaw was founded in 1960, and makes EVs for industry

News

The most important British EV maker you've never heard of

British firm Bradshaw makes tractors, water tenders, and quarry tugs with 28-mile ranges - we hear their story

26 May 2024

The most important British EV maker you've never heard of

Electric car chargers

Many Instavolt chargers have had their cables stolen, with Gridserve also a victim

News

Electric car chargers out of action as thieves cut cables

Cables taken for precious metals across UK; Instavolt has suffered 174 thefts from 27 sites

24 May 2024

Electric car chargers out of action as thieves cut cables

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

News

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

The details of EV charging and the cost of it can seem complicated at first but this guide spells it out clearly

23 May 2024

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

Podpoint Solo 3 Home Charging

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

23 May 2024

How to charge your electric car at home

Price cuts are effectively being made by most car makers on selected EV models

News

Car makers slash EV prices by as much as £14,000 to boost demand

Autocar finds makers are offering contributions up to £14k as demand in private EV sector falters

22 May 2024

Car makers slash EV prices by as much as £14,000 to boost demand

Ford Focus ST front three quarter

Car review

Used Ford Focus ST 2012-2018 review

The Focus ST once held its own against the Golf GTI, but does it have the edge on your second-hand shortlist?

20 May 2024

Used Ford Focus ST 2012-2018 review

Volvo XC60 front three quarter

Car review

Used Volvo XC60 2008-2017 review

The XC60's usability, comfort and attractiveness make it a strong contender in the used compact SUV crowd

13 May 2024

Used Volvo XC60 2008-2017 review

Calder valley car club

Shared cars are vital for many people in more remote areas

News

Car sharing clubs under threat as insurance costs soar

Community clubs, said to decarbonise towns, face "existential crisis" as insurance prices rise threefold

13 May 2024

Car sharing clubs under threat as insurance costs soar

How much of a fire risk are electric vehicles?

Damage can cause lithium ion batteries to catch fire

News

How much of a fire risk are electric vehicles?

We look at why EV fires are so hard to extinguish, how fire services are handling it and how to minimise risks

9 May 2024

How much of a fire risk are electric vehicles?

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