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
17/04/24
While most four-cylinder engines are compact, some of them are positively enormous…
Used Cars
16/04/24
We had a trawl through the classifieds to discover the cheapest V12-powered cars on the used market. Which tempts you the most?
Formula 1
26/03/24
A dominant performance just days after surgery? Ferrari’s loss should be Red Bull’s gain
Features
20/03/24
Meet the man behind some of the craziest hypercars of the past 25 years
Muscle
16/03/24
The excellent 2001 film Training Day stars Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and a very tasty 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Features
11/03/24
The 18-year-old rookie scored points after being drafted in to replace a poorly Carlos Sainz
Features
28/02/24
...and why should you care? We explain the differences between the two types of crankshaft, and what makes each one unique
Opinion
24/02/24
Loving the power guys, but let’s keep it all usable, yeah?
Motorsport
06/02/24
All the teams and the drivers are the same. So will F1 be boring? Heck no
Used Cars
12/01/24
Want a V8 rumble but don’t want to shell out a fortune? Give these a try. Just don’t think about the fuel bill...
Japanese
08/01/24
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, better known as the Evo, has been a poster car for decades, and has spawned no fewer than 10 incarnations. Read all about them, and find out which we think is the best.
Japanese
26/12/23
The best Impreza ever(™) is hard to find at the best of times. But a P1 with just 22,000 miles on the clock? Good luck finding another one
Reviews
25/12/23
The Ineos Grenadier is here, and tries to bring back the spirit of the original Land Rover Defender. Is it any good?
News
23/12/23
Never mind the price – you need this mega-rare Mitsubishi Evo VI in your life
Used Cars
13/12/23
No one’s buying the new Tesla Roadster for a while because that’s still just a figment of Elon’s imagination. But an old one is up for auction…
News
04/12/23
Toyota makes lots of race cars, celebrates with a new road car. Say hi to the GR Supra GT4 100th Edition Tribute. Just 100 will be sold
News
04/12/23
After pistol-whipping a Porsche driver in Maryland, USA, the would-be car thieves legged it because they didn't know what to do with a clutch pedal
News
22/11/23
The ultimate BMW M4 doesn’t come up for sale very often, and this one will probably cost you a million quid. But you should definitely buy it.
Formula 1
20/11/23
The build-up was nauseating and the first laps were a disaster, but Formula 1’s return to Vegas turned out to be a triumph. Eventually.
Features
11/11/23
The Mazda MX-5, known to parts of the world as the Miata or Roadster, has a legacy very few sports cars can rival.
Used Cars
10/11/23
Want 10 cylinders under the bonnet? Here are the cheapest ways to do it. Just don't think about running costs...
Features
16/10/23
Famed as one of Japan's greatest grand tourers, the Toyota Supra has grown to become one of motoring's most recognisable nameplates.
Formula 1
07/10/23
Most F1 champs are crowned on Sunday, but the Dutchman is the latest in a surprisingly large number of drivers to take the title on a Saturday
News
02/10/23
Take a cool old Porsche, make it an off-roading shooting brake, then make a scale model of it. Classic.