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Phil Huff

Phil Huff

Motor Journalist

Phil Huff began his career in journalism in 2002, initially covering Formula One before testing and writing about the latest cars, vans and pick-ups for a wealth of national and regional publications. In addition to delivering car and van reviews, Phil also edits the popular Professional Van and Professional Pickup titles. Despite not being an architect, he drives a Saab convertible.

Articles by Phil Huff

Reviews by Phil Huff

3.2/5 stars

Vauxhall Grandland GSe PHEV Review

A little more power, performance — and price — than the regular Grandland PHEV.

By Phil Huff | 13-10-2023

3.7/5 stars

Vauxhall Astra GSe PHEV Review

Offers everything on paper but falls just short of being a modern day GTE.

By Phil Huff | 10-10-2023

4/5 stars

Vauxhall Vivaro Electric GS Review

It’s not faster, cheaper or more practical than the rest of the Vivaro Electric range, but the GS has a charm all of its own.

By Phil Huff | 15-09-2023

3.8/5 stars

Range Rover Velar 400e PHEV review

A Range Rover for those that realise they’ll never venture away from the tarmac, even though the Velar can still handle off-road demands.

By Phil Huff | 07-08-2023

3.8/5 stars

Renault Austral E-Tech Review

Another challenger looks to knock the Nissan Qashqai from its throne as king of the family SUV. Does Renault’s Austral have what it takes to topple motoring royalty?

By Phil Huff | 26-07-2023

3.6/5 stars

Honda ZR-V Review

Honda is expanding its SUV line-up this year, starting with this C-segment model set to challenge the Nissan Qashqai, but is it more than just a Civic on stilts?

By Phil Huff | 26-07-2023

3.8/5 stars

Smart #1 Review

Forget tiny city cars; Smart has reinvented itself as a maker of electric SUVs, but is it a smart move?

By Phil Huff | 29-06-2023

3.9/5 stars

Volkswagen Amarok V6 Pickup Review

The finest pickup yet, but it’s expensive to run, and its rivals won’t take long to catch up.

By Phil Huff | 20-06-2023