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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.

Ford Focus RS review

Like John McLane and Harry Potter before it, can the third generation Focus RS overcome sequel-itis and be as thrilling as ever?

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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid review

Facelifted and given hybrid tech, does Toyota's RAV4 win our hearts?

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Nissan Leaf 30kWh review

The new Nissan Leaf 30kWh might look the same but its upgraded battery puts it into a new realm of feasibility.

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Ford EcoSport review

Updated styling attempts to give more appeal to the Ford EcoSport crossover.

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Jeep Cherokee 2.2 review

Can a new diesel engine lift the mid-size Jeep's game to allow it to compete with Audi, BMW and Land Rover?

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Opel Astra 1.0 EcoTec review

A 1.0-litre petrol engine provides a real diesel alternative in the new Opel Astra.

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