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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 155 mHEV (2022) review

Ford's revamped Focus is due to hit Irish roads soon - we've driven it.

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Ford Fiesta Active 1.0 EcoBoost mHEV (2022) review

Ford has updated its Fiesta hatchback with a handful of styling tweaks and some extra tech.

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Citroen C5 X 1.2 petrol (2022) review

We have already tried the C5 X in plug-in hybrid form, but will the 1.2-litre petrol option impress to the same extent?

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Range Rover P530 (2022) review

The new Range Rover P530 is SUV opulence in every sense.

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Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo (2022) review

The Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo isn’t a hot hatch but projects a sporty look.

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Kia Niro EV (2022) review

The Kia Niro was once among the best electric cars on the market, so can the new model keep the compact SUV at the top of the class?

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