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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 1.0 EcoBoost petrol review

We had doubts about a 1.0-litre engine in the Focus. Apparently we were wrong.

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Volkswagen up! GT review

We've driven the hottest small car of the moment - the up! GT.

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Volkswagen up! five-door review

We've driven the likely biggest selling up!, the five-door version.

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta review

Fancy the idea of a dual-clutch gearbox in the Alfa Giulietta? That's what the TCT is.

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MINI Roadster Cooper S review

The Roadster may not be so suited to Irish weather, but it's the coolest MINI yet.

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BMW ActiveHybrid 5 review

Would you have your BMW 5 Series in hybrid or diesel flavour? Choices, choices...

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