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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.

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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Renault Megane GT review

Style meets performance in the new Renaultsport Mégane GT.

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Renault Megane dCi 130 review

The new Renault Mégane hatch majors on space, style and refinement.

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Mercedes-Benz GLS 350 d 4Matic review

The GL gets an S, to be king of the Mercedes SUVs.

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Lexus RX 450h review

Lexus' hybrid SUV doesn't have the marketplace to itself anymore so is it up to taking on the new competition?

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