Phill Tromans
A journalist since 2001, Phill has worked for titles including Fleet News, Evo Middle East, Auto Trader, DriveTribe, Cazoo and Caffeine&Machine, and today survives as a freelance soldier of fortune.
Articles by Phill Tromans
Features
03/01/25
We like big boots and we cannot lie - these are the best five-door load luggers you can buy
Toys and Gadgets
16/11/24
Buying a gift for the petrolhead in your life or need inspiration for your own Christmas list? Look no further
Used Cars
30/10/24
Want the swank without breaking the bank? Here are ten cars that will swaddle you in luxury for the price of a mid-spec Dacia Sandero
News
30/10/24
The famous racing elephant is back and it’s going rallying again.
Opinion
21/10/24
I’m not against mandatory safety technology, but it has to function as it’s supposed to if we’re lumbered with it
Opinion
19/10/24
Got it wrong the first time? Just make it better after a few years. We celebrate the best mid-life refreshes.
Opinion
15/10/24
Have our increasingly online lives, and the appeal of more dynamic, exclusive shows like Goodwood and Monterey, dulled the impact of these once hugely exciting industry events?
Features
12/10/24
Yes, that’s a lot of money. But if you’re in the market for something properly fast, it can buy you a lot of car...
Formula 1
23/09/24
The smiley Aussie looks to be out of an F1 drive after years of underperformance. It’s a shame for him, but it’s about time
Formula 1
09/09/24
Aston Martin has landed the greatest car designer in F1 history, but it won’t guarantee success
Opinion
09/09/24
When a manufacturer builds an incredible car, they'll often offer a number of variants to appeal to a wider audience. Unfortunately, they sometimes ruin the car in the process
Features
25/08/24
The BMW M3 has been the sports saloon benchmark for years. Here’s a potted history of it
Opinion
19/08/24
BMW’s new monstrous estate will almost definitely be brilliant, despite its extra heft
News
15/08/24
The performance version of the Mazda6 doesn’t come up for sale very often
News
15/08/24
“Hang on love, I’m just bidding on this Audi R8 V10 engine for my Corsa”
Japanese
05/08/24
The last letter of the alphabet is the first letter in performance as far as Nissan is concerned. Here’s everything you need to know about Nissan’s legendary Z cars
Formula 1
29/07/24
As F1 takes its summer break, signs suggest it could end up as one of the best seasons in years
Formula 1
08/07/24
Here's all you need to know about the differences between two of the world's premier single-seater championships - Formula 1 and IndyCar
Features
24/06/24
Driving purity for less than ten large? Easy peasy. Here are our top affordable sports car recommendations
Motorsport
17/06/24
A last-minute door malfunction couldn’t stop Ferrari taking two wins in a row at the great race, with Toyota finishing just a few seconds behind
Formula 1
10/06/24
Qualifying for this year’s Canadian Grand Prix saw George Russell and Max Verstappen manage to set the exact same pole time, but it’s not the first time it’s happened
Features
28/05/24
Here's a complete history of Honda’s mid-engined sports car, from the Ayrton Senna-developed Ferrari beater to the modern-day hybrid
Formula 1
20/05/24
Lando Norris almost made it two wins in a row at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Could Red Bull’s stranglehold on Formula 1 be coming to an end?
Features
01/05/24
The ultimate all-rounder? Sold new for just three years between 2005 and 2008, the B7 generation could be peak RS4, and it won’t cost you an arm and a leg to buy one. Yet.