Phil Huff

Phil Huff started his journalism career in 2002, covering Formula One at Sportnetwork for nine years before taking a year off. He returned to the automotive world, testing and writing about the latest cars, vans, and pickups for national and regional newspapers, magazines, and online platforms. 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.

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Articles by Phil Huff

Three zones, one camper: The Volkswagen California Concept approach to outdoor living

Volkswagen teases all-new California Concept camper.

By Phil Huff | 29-08-2023

Affordable adventures await: Turning your Dacia into a camper with official kits

Dacia launches range of outdoorsy accessory packs for its budget lease vehicles.

By Phil Huff | 29-08-2023

F Sport Design grade adds sporting style to Lexus RX

Lexus adds swanky 'F Sport Design' grade to available trims.

By Phil Huff | 29-08-2023

Citroen introduces the Ami ‘supercar for the city’

Citroen reveals a blinged-up, chrome-wrapped version of its electric Ami

By Phil Huff | 29-08-2023

Small car, big seller: Kia Picanto celebrates 250,000 UK sales

The Kia Picanto, celebrating its 19th anniversary this year, has reached a quarter of a million sales in the UK.

By Phil Huff | 29-08-2023

VinFast VF Wild is a head-turning electric pick-up

Vietnamese vehicle manufacturer VinFast has debuted a new electric pick-up - the 'VF Wild' - and it could well be coming to the UK.

By Phil Huff | 11-01-2024

Kia set to launch electric vans and pick-ups

Kia is readying to launch a series of fully-electric vans and pick-ups - and they're coming to the UK.

By Phil Huff | 09-01-2024

Ford adds motorsport flair to Ranger pick-up with MS-RT model

The Ford Ranger MS-RT model boasts suspension upgrades and performance-led styling.

By Phil Huff | 16-02-2024

Reviews by Phil Huff

3.9/5 stars

BYD Seal Review

Has this Chinese newcomer created a car good enough to take on the ubiquitous Tesla Model 3?

By Phil Huff | 08-04-2024

4.5/5 stars

Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2.0 EcoBlue Pickup Review

The Ford Ranger Wildtrak is the best-selling pickup in the country, and with very good reason.

By Phil Huff | 14-12-2023

3.9/5 stars

Toyota C-HR SUV Review

Toyota’s eye-catching SUV is back with even bolder styling and an all-new, all-hybrid engine line-up, but is that enough to stand out from the crowd in this packed market?

By Phil Huff | 21-12-2023

3.2/5 stars

Vauxhall Grandland GSe PHEV Review

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

By Phil Huff | 12-12-2023

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 | 18-12-2023

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 | 21-12-2023

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 | 18-12-2023

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 | 13-12-2023