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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.

Opel Astra GSe (2023) review

Reviving a name from the past, the Opel Astra GSe is a sportier plug-in hybrid.

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Alpine A110 R (2023) review

The more track-focused A110 R will lead Alpine's launch onto the Irish market.

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DS 3 PureTech 130 (2023) review

Is the petrol version of the updated DS 3 the one to go for?

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DS 3 E-Tense (2023) review

The distinctive DS 3 has been updated with new tech and more range for the electric model.

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Citroen e-C4 X (2023) review

The Citroen e-C4 X is a genre-blurring electric model with practical features.

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Honda Civic Type R (2023) review

Has this new Civic Type R got what it takes to be better than its fantastic forebears?

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