Title: GearJunkie Motors News Lead Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Expertise
Topics of Expertise: Cars, Trucks, SUVs
Years in Expertise: 10+
Number of Products & Number of Hours Tested: 100+ Vehicles and 10,000+ Hours
Education & Certifications
Education: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Nova Scotia Community College
Years of Writing: 7+
Club/Association Memberships: Automobile Journalists Association of Canada
Awards/Recognitions: AJAC Photography Award Published Photo 2019, AJAC Photography Award Unpublished Photo 2022
Previous Publications: AutoTrader Canada, Toronto Star, Autoguide
A Word from Evan Williams
I’ve loved cars since before I could talk. Working as an engineering technologist gave me an even more thorough background in how they work and I transitioned that into a career blending my two passions.
I worked for more than five years designing and testing fiberglass piping for chemical processing, nuclear power plants, and emissions reduction projects at coal power plants. A lay-off gave me the time and ability to put more effort into writing, and it has taken off from there. I’m based in Nova Scotia, Canada, and have spent decades driving in some of the most demanding conditions in North America, with the last decade learning to evaluate cars, trucks, and SUVs.
My personal interests include dogs, jogging, hiking, running, cycling, kayaking, autocross, and track days.
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