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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 Combo-e Life (2022) review

Opel's simple and sensible van-based MPV gets electric power.

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BMW M240i xDrive Coupe (2022) review

BMW is keeping the compact coupe dream alive with the new 2 Series. Is it as much fun as it should be in M240i guise?

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BMW M3 xDrive Competition Saloon (2022) review

All-wheel drive gives the BMW M3 another level of usability.

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BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupe (2022) review

You can have your 4 Series Gran Coupe in long-range i4 electric form, or with a mighty straight-six petrol engine, as the M440i. Which one is better?

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Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid (2022) review

The Volkswagen Multivan is a sensible alternative to a seven-seat SUV - and not only for business buyers.

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Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS (2022 - 992) review

All-wheel drive may make the brilliant 911 more useable, but the new GTS version still feels too firm for Irish roads.

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