Phil Huff is a freelance motoring journalist and editor who has been playing with cars for 25 years, from racing saloon cars to driving secret prototypes, and has driven virtually every road car on sale. When not behind the wheel of a car, he can often be found enjoying new experiences overseas, although that often ends up in the purchase of yet another car...
Range anxiety. It’s two words you’ll hear from everybody when talking about electric cars. How far can you go on a charge? How long does it take to recharge? What happens if you run out of charge? ...
Excellent SUV makes a convincing plug-in hybrid. What is it? This is is the plug-in hybrid variant of Volvo’s XC60 SUV. Already a popular car with plain old petrol and diesel engines, this mod...
Family-friendly compact SUVs are still all the range - Renault’s Captur is a well-rounded option. What is it? This is the second generation of Renault’s Captur compact SUV. Like the first gene...
If plug-in life isn’t for you, Volvo offers something less electrified - but no less electrifying. What is it? Volvo’s second-generation V60 was a huge improvement over the first model. It too...
Genuine character is something that’s not too easy to find, but the Suzuki Ignis has it in spades. The smallest SUV in the country is fun, quirky and costs pennies to run. What is it? The Suzu...
Rivals are catching up and the Civic Type R certainly doesn’t have the class all to itself any more, but we’d still very much recommend it as a hot hatchback that’s worth serious consideration. ...
The sexy Spanish cousin to the Volkswagen Golf - usefully cheaper and every bit as good. What is it? The Seat Leon is a mid-sized family hatchback that strikes in the heartland of British car ...
The new engine has transformed the truck, but it’s decision to install it into the lifestyle-friendly Invincible models shows us what buyers Toyota is targeting. Along with our van leasing deals...
It’s well-equipped, comfortable, looks great and makes for a decent family car. It’s also got a huge load bay, can tow 3.5 tonnes, and get pretty much anywhere. What is it? You wouldn’t believ...