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.
Hyundai ix20 review
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Hyundai's ix20 is the latest in the ix range, but this is a compact MPV that will come in under €19,000.
Mercedes-Benz CLS review
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The second-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS is as great to drive as it is stunning to look at.
BMW 1 Series M Coupe review
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A baby BMW M-car is the perfect tonic for these times. We've driven the 1 Series M Coupé.
Honda FCX Clarity review
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So Honda has a hydrogen fuel cell car ready to make; where's the infrastructure?
Citroen C4 review
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Citroen's new C4 is a big step-up in quality for the French brand, but can it worry the big sellers?
Ford Mondeo review
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Subtle changes for the latest Mondeo mean it is closer to an executive car than ever before.