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.
The Best Estate Cars In 2025
We like big boots and we cannot lie - these are the best five-door load luggers you can buy
Cupra Tavascan Long-Term Review: How I Almost Melted My Garage
Phill Tromans is getting to grips with life as an EV owner, including nearly setting fire to his own house...
Why I'm Living With A Cupra Tavascan For A Few Months
A Cupra Tavascan has joined the Car Throttle stable for a few months, giving Phill Tromans his first taste of long-term EV life
Why I Had To Abandon My E46 BMW 330d Project Car
This wasn't how the script was written, but sometimes you have to fold your hand and walk away…
F1 Vs IndyCar: The Differences Explained
Here's all you need to know about the differences between two of the world's premier single-seater championships - Formula 1 and IndyCar
8 Of The Cheapest Ways To V10 Ownership
Want 10 cylinders under the bonnet? Here are the cheapest ways to do it. Just don't think about running costs...
Top 10 Best Christmas Gifts For Car Lovers
Buying a gift for the petrolhead in your life or need inspiration for your own Christmas list? Look no further
10 Used Luxo-Barges For Less Than £15k
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
Behold, The New 276bhp Lancia Ypsilon HF
The famous racing elephant is back and it’s going rallying again.
Compulsory Safety Tech Is Fine, Except When It Doesn’t Work
I’m not against mandatory safety technology, but it has to function as it’s supposed to if we’re lumbered with it
10 Facelifts That Worked Brilliantly
Got it wrong the first time? Just make it better after a few years. We celebrate the best mid-life refreshes.
Are Motor Shows A Dying Tradition?
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?
10 Used Supercars For Under £50000
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...
Ricciardo's F1 Career Looks Over, But Should We Really Be Sad?
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
The Harsh Reality Of Adrian Newey’s Aston Martin Move
Aston Martin has landed the greatest car designer in F1 history, but it won’t guarantee success
10 Terrible Versions Of Amazing Cars
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
An Idiot's Guide To The BMW M3: History, Generations, Special Editions
The BMW M3 has been the sports saloon benchmark for years. Here’s a potted history of it
Don't Fat-Shame The New BMW M5 Touring (Yet)
BMW’s new monstrous estate will almost definitely be brilliant, despite its extra heft
Grab This Four-Wheel Drive Mazda6 MPS While You Can
The performance version of the Mazda6 doesn’t come up for sale very often
Here Are The Most Expensive Car Parts Sold On EBay This Year
“Hang on love, I’m just bidding on this Audi R8 V10 engine for my Corsa”
An Idiot’s Guide To The Nissan Z: History And Generations
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
3 Reasons Why The 2024 F1 Season Is Shaping Up To Be A Cracker
As F1 takes its summer break, signs suggest it could end up as one of the best seasons in years
The 10 Best Sports Cars For Under £10,000
Driving purity for less than ten large? Easy peasy. Here are our top affordable sports car recommendations
Ferrari Wins Super-Close Le Mans 24h
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