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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.

Lexus CT 200h review

With one of the lowest emissions figures in the industry, Lexus' new CT 200h goes on sale in November.

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Hyundai ix20 review

Hyundai's ix20 is the latest in the ix range, but this is a compact MPV that will come in under €19,000.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS review

The second-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS is as great to drive as it is stunning to look at.

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BMW 1 Series M Coupe review

A baby BMW M-car is the perfect tonic for these times. We've driven the 1 Series M Coupé.

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Honda FCX Clarity review

So Honda has a hydrogen fuel cell car ready to make; where's the infrastructure?

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Citroen C4 review

Citroen's new C4 is a big step-up in quality for the French brand, but can it worry the big sellers?

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