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First Drives

Access all our first drives in new cars here. The test drives usually take place at international launches abroad months before the cars go on sale in Ireland. Sometimes the cars won't be to Irish specification and pricing may not be available at the time of writing.

Porsche 911 Carrera (2024 - 992.2) review

The entry-level version of the revised Porsche 911 feels anything but ordinary.

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Opel Frontera Hybrid (2025) review

Don’t fancy an electric Frontera? Opel will sell you the hybrid version instead.

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Opel Frontera Electric (2025) review

Opel wants to take on Dacia with its practical new Frontera, which comes in both electric and hybrid forms.

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Skoda Elroq 50 (2025) review

Skoda’s affordable new electric Elroq SUV arrives to shake up the EV market.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II (2024) review

The new Phantom is arguably the definitive Rolls-Royce, but does it still have a place in the modern world?

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Audi A5 Saloon 2.0 TDI (2025) review

Is it a saloon? Is it a Sportback? It’s not even an A4 anymore! So, what’s the diesel-engined Audi A5 like?

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