Jordan Katsianis
Jordan Katsianis brings together performance-car instincts, design training and industry access to cover how new models, powertrains and driving experiences really land with drivers and the market.
Performance cars and enthusiast buying decisions
At the masthead he is a news editor focused on keeping coverage of fast, fun and engaging cars sharp, drawing on years spent specialising in high-performance news and reviews at a dedicated performance-car magazine before joining Auto Express. His columns urge readers to act on long-held ambitions, such as buying a dream performance car now to take advantage of depreciation trends, rather than waiting for ideal conditions that rarely arrive. He writes award coverage that explains why models like the Bentley Flying Spur earn “Luxury Car of the Year”, anchoring those verdicts in driving feel, refinement and engineering depth rather than brochure claims. Across this work he treats performance not as a niche, but as a thread that runs from halo products down to everyday cars, assessing whether manufacturers deliver character as well as speed.
EVs, diesel and shifting running-cost economics
A major part of his recent output examines how changing fuel prices and residual values alter the case for electric and diesel powertrains.
In pieces on cheap used EVs he uses market data to show why the window for bargain electric cars is closing as demand and pricing rise, turning abstract trends into specific buying implications. He also argues that diesel still makes sense in certain use-cases, challenging the idea that buyers face a binary choice between petrol and EVs and instead mapping out where diesel remains efficient and rational. Further opinion columns track how EVs have moved from statement purchases to sensible, everyday choices, framing electrification as normal car buying rather than lifestyle signalling.
Together, these articles position him as an interpreter of running-cost realities, useful for stories that hinge on fuel prices, taxation, company-car policy or used-market shifts.
Car design, engineering detail and in-depth testing
Jordan’s author bio highlights car design, sustainability, driving dynamics, automotive engineering and performance testing as core areas of expertise, and his coverage reflects that breadth. He applies formal design training in pieces dissecting contentious styling, such as explaining why the Ferrari Luce’s proportions and surfacing feel unresolved, translating design language into clear terms for general readers.
He explores how high-end audio brands like Bose, Bowers & Wilkins and Burmester integrate into car cabins, focusing on system tuning, packaging and the value of paying for upgraded sound rather than treating audio as a lifestyle add-on.
Long-term tests of cars such as the BYD Sealion 7 show him living with vehicles for extended periods, drilling into ride quality, steering, cabin execution and the way software and hardware interact, and he does not shy away from calling out disappointing driving experiences even when broader product narratives are positive. This mix of design critique and engineering-led road testing makes his coverage suitable for technical stories about platforms, dynamics and in-car technology as well as broader model launches.
Model strategy, consumer guidance and day-to-day car choice
Beyond opinion and tests, he writes news pieces on manufacturer strategy and model planning, including coverage of Ford’s fightback plan built around new generations of core models such as Fiesta, Puma and Focus configured specifically for the UK and Europe. He often frames these stories through what they mean for ordinary buyers rather than corporate positioning, connecting product plans to showroom choice and local market needs. Columns like “What car should I buy?
The answer is never simple” break down the process of helping someone choose a car, emphasising how use-case, budget, running costs and personal preferences can make the obvious model the wrong one. His role also extends to presenting for Auto Express’s YouTube channel, reinforcing his voice across print, web and video formats and keeping the masthead’s news output closely tied to real-world car selection questions.
Taken together, his work sits at the intersection of industry strategy and everyday decision-making, grounded in practical advice rather than abstract trends.
Background and platform within the masthead
Within Auto Express, Jordan’s remit is to ensure the title stays on the cutting edge of automotive news, leveraging strong connections into the car industry and the insider information that comes with them. Before moving into this role he spent around six years at evo magazine, where he focused on news and reviews at the high-performance end of the market, experience that underpins his confidence in judging dynamics and character across all segments. Professional profiles also show previous work as a senior staff writer for Carwow, adding another layer of experience in consumer-focused car advice and video-led storytelling.
The masthead describes Auto Express as the UK’s highest-selling weekly car magazine, and his mix of news editing, opinion writing, awards coverage, long-term testing and presenting makes him a key part of how that title interprets both enthusiast and mainstream car stories.
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