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.
Reviews
13h ago
Phill Tromans is getting to grips with life as an EV owner, including nearly setting fire to his own house...
Reviews
11/05/25
A Cupra Tavascan has joined the Car Throttle stable for a few months, giving Phill Tromans his first taste of long-term EV life
Features
19/03/25
This wasn't how the script was written, but sometimes you have to fold your hand and walk away…
Formula 1
17/02/25
Here's all you need to know about the differences between two of the world's premier single-seater championships - Formula 1 and IndyCar
Used Cars
03/02/25
Want 10 cylinders under the bonnet? Here are the cheapest ways to do it. Just don't think about running costs...
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
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