
Phill Tromans
Phill Tromans has spent more than 15 years as a motoring writer for the likes of Auto Trader, Autocar, Fleet News, CarGurus and more, covering everything from road trips and road tests to industry news and interviews.
Articles written by this author:

Toyota Hilux Review (2016-present)
Updated on 29 August 2025
The Toyota Hilux has long been the default choice for a pick-up customer and is usually the first vehicle on their shopping l...
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Volkswagen Touareg Review (2018-present)
Updated on 29 August 2025
The Volkswagen Touareg is a large, very well-appointed luxury SUV with its sights set on the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes.

Volkswagen Multivan Review (2022-present)
Updated on 29 August 2025
The new Volkswagen Multivan is a large van-like people carrier, and replacement for the popular Caravelle. It’s all new for 2...
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Jaguar E-Pace Review (2017-2024)
Updated on 29 August 2025
Jaguar's smallest SUV is a rival for the BMW X1 and Audi Q3, but it's not the best-driving Jaguar out there, and premium SUV ...
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Volkswagen Caddy Life Review (2021-present)
Updated on 29 August 2025
The Caddy is a van-based people carrier that puts practicality at the top of its priority list. It might not be particularly ...
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Peugeot 3008 Review (2016-2023)
Updated on 29 August 2025
The Peugeot 3008 SUV does pretty much everything. With eye-catching styling, plenty of space inside and a lot of standard fea...
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Jaguar XF Review (2016-present)
Updated on 29 August 2025
With great handling and good looks, the Jaguar XF is a fine alternative to large executive saloons from Mercedes, BMW and Aud...
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Renault Captur Mk1 Review (2013-2019)
Updated on 29 August 2025
A used Renault Captur is one of the best small SUVs you can buy, which is a strong statement considering how many have appear...
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Bentley Continental Review (2011-2017)
Updated on 25 February 2025
The Continental GT is the best embodiment of Bentley; a coupe in which you could cross continents but also take to the racetr...
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Audi RS6 Avant C7 Review (2013-2018)
Updated on 25 February 2025
It might look like a standard upmarket family estate car, but beneath the sensible exterior lies a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 an...
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Mazda6 Review (2007-2012)
Updated on 9 February 2025
The Mazda6 is a mid-size car and a sporty alternative to established competition, such as the Ford Mondeo, the Vauxhall Insig...
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Audi A8 Review (2010-2017)
Updated on 9 February 2025
The A8 is Audi’s flagship saloon, a luxury limousine that aims to combine a serene driving experience with absolute interior ...
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Audi A7 Review (2018-present)
Updated on 9 February 2025
Mixing high-end luxury saloon vibes with coupe styling and hatchback practicality, the A7 is a deeply talented and versatile ...
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Toyota RAV4 Review (2013-2019)
Updated on 27 January 2025
The RAV4 is an SUV that’s not too big, not too small, not too sporty, not too expensive and very spacious inside.

Toyota Auris Review (2007-2012)
Updated on 27 January 2025
When a new car is the sequel to the biggest-selling car of all time – the Toyota Corolla – and it’s named after the Latin wor...
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Skoda Fabia Review (2007-2014)
Updated on 27 January 2025
The second-generation Skoda Fabia hatchback is a forerunner to the Skodas of today; a well thought-out, beautifully executed ...
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Seat Leon Review (2005-2012)
Updated on 27 January 2025
The Leon is a sleek, stylish five-door family hatchback that shares much with the Volkswagen Golf, but has a more flamboyant ...
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Volkswagen Touran Review (2015-present)
Updated on 22 January 2025
The Touran is one of the big-name, obvious choices when it comes to MPVs, for one simple reason: it’s a really good seven-sea...
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Vauxhall Crossland Review (2021-2024)
Updated on 19 December 2024
The 2021-onwards Vauxhall Crossland is actually a revised version of the 2017 Crossland X, with the single-letter suffix drop...
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Vauxhall Vivaro Review (2014-2019)
Updated on 19 December 2024
Co-developed with Renault, the Vauxhall Vivaro is a good value medium-sized van available in long and short-wheelbase guises,...
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Vauxhall Zafira Review (2005-2014)
Updated on 19 December 2024
Before the SUV became the body style of choice, those with a large family would have an MPV, and the Vauxhall Zafira was one ...
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Vauxhall Crossland X Review (2017-2020)
Updated on 18 December 2024
The Crossland X is Vauxhall’s small SUV, designed to accommodate a family without taking up much room on your driveway.

Vauxhall ADAM Review (2013-2019)
Updated on 18 December 2024
The Vauxhall Adam hatchback is a three-door city car which, when new, was available with a multitude of customisable options.

Jeep Renegade Review (2014-present)
Updated on 7 November 2022
The Renegade is the smallest car that you can buy with the word Jeep emblazoned above its famous seven-slot grille.