Dylan Freeburn-Contributor

Dylan Freeburn

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February, 2025
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About Dylan Freeburn

Dylan is a motoring journalist and content creator from Scotland, testing new electric and hybrid cars, SUVs, pickups, and everything in between. He is currently vice president of the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers, and Scottish Car Of The Year judge, with Dylan's car reviews being seen by over 23 million drivers every year. Dylan owns a Mercedes-Benz C Class coupe that he barely drives between press cars, but he just can't let it go.

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Front quarter view of the Mazda 3 hatchback.
10 affordable cars you can still find with a manual transmission

The manual transmission is almost extinct, but these lucky few still benefit from one.

Front quarter view of the 2025 Subaru Forester hybrid parked at dawn.
The 10 most reliable hybrid SUVs that will get you from A to B
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Not all SUVs are expensive to run. These reliable hybrids will save you money on fuel and maintenance costs.

Front quarter view of the 2025 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid, parked.
10 plug-in hybrid SUVs with the longest electric range in 2025

You'll be surprised at how far you can travel on electricity alone in these plug-in hybrid SUVs.

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Front quarter view of the 2025 Range Rover Velar, parked at a viewpoint.
The Range Rover Velar is a stylish SUV, but it's not worthy of the badge

Behind the sleek exterior, the Velar lacks the substance expected from a true Range Rover.

Graphic of the BYD Super e-Platform flash-charging battery.
China-made EV batteries charge quicker than fuelling up at a gas station

Electric vehicles will soon be able to recharge batteries in less than five minutes.

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Front quarter view of the Kia Niro plug-in hybrid.
Is the Kia Niro the best budget hybrid crossover you can buy in 2025? Sort of
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There's a lot to love about the Kia Niro plug-in hybrid, but its main feature might be pointless.

Image of the SpotHero app on Android Auto screen.
This Android Auto app I use everyday is an absolute game-changer

Finding a parking space in a city is frustrating -- and expensive. But now, one Android Auto app is changing that.

Jaguar F Type R transmission
10 automatic sports cars that are better than a stick shift

These automatic sports cars prove you don't need a stick shift to have fun!

2025 Lexus LC 500 front quarter view
The most reliable new Lexus models, ranked

There's a new Lexus ES on the horizon, but what are the chances of it being good? Pretty high, it seems.

2025 Honda Odyssey front quarter view.
How much a fully-loaded 2025 Honda Odyssey costs

The Honda Odyssey is feature-packed as standard, but I wanted to find out how much the ultimate MPV costs.

BYD Sealion 7 front quarter
The all-new BYD Sealion 7 is a big fish in a small pond

BYD made a name for itself by producing value-based EVs. However, the Sealion 7 is the most expensive model yet. Is it worth it?

BYD Seal Excellence front quarter view
5 China-made EVs blow the US competition away

These EVs from China are wiping the floor with global leaders. It's a shame we won't see them in the US.

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The 3-year-old Japanese hybrid SUV worth buying used

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 hybrid is a reliable and fuel-efficient bargain SUV.

Front view of the 2023 Honda Elysion
The Honda that's more luxurious than a Toyota (and it's not an Acura)

Honda are known for making value-based cars, but they certainly know how to make a luxury vehicle to rival premium brands.

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Image of the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E charging
10 electric cars that depreciate the most after 3 years of ownership

Buying a depreciated EV could save you over $60,000 on the original price.

Front quarter view of 2013 Honda Accord Sedan
10 most reliable Japan-made cars under $15,000

Japanese cars are known for their bulletproof reliability, and these used car bargains prove it.

Front quarter view of the 2014 Honda CR-V
10 Honda models you should buy used

These used Honda models have high reliability scores for peace of mind.

Side view of the 2023 Nissan Ariya
10 most reliable electric cars under $30,000

There's no need to worry about buying a used EV. Here are ten affordable options with strong reliability scores.

Front quarter view of the 2018 Toyota Avalon
10 Toyota models you should buy used

Used Toyota's are very popular because of their quality, reliability, value-for money. Here are our top ten suggestions.

2019 Honda Pilot rear badge
Here's how much a Honda Pilot depreciates after 5 years

Don't buy a new Honda Pilot before reading this - it could cost you.