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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.

Volkswagen Golf GTE review

Volkswagen's Golf GTE is a charged-up hybrid promising GTI-like pace, with super-low emissions.

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BMW M4 Convertible review

Does a roof-chop ruin the hard-charging BMW M4?

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Renault Twingo review

Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive Twingo not as exciting as we'd hoped, but it's a fine tot regardless.

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Volkswagen Scirocco R review

The R model headlines Volkwagen's facelifted Scirocco line-up, but it's not the best car in the range.

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Aston Martin Vanquish review

We've driven the '2015MY' Aston Martin Vanquish - and it's sublime.

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Aston Martin Rapide S review

Aston Martin adds a new gearbox to its Rapide S for 2015 - with surprising results.

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