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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.

BMW M4 Competition xDrive Convertible (2022) review

The BMW M4 Competition loses its roof but gains a little more appeal. With all-wheel drive, it's a proper all-season sports car.

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BMW 420d xDrive Gran Coupe (2022) review

The 4 Series Gran Coupe body adds more practicality, but is it worth a €5,000 premium over the 3 Series?

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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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