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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 Explorer RWD (2024) review

Ford targets the mainstream mid-size electric SUV market with the Explorer.

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Kia Sorento 1.6 PHEV AWD (2024) review

The new-look Sorento continues to be offered in diesel and PHEV forms, so is the plug-in hybrid the one to go for?

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Kia Picanto 1.0 manual (2024) review

Can the new Kia Picanto keep fighting the good fight for tiny hatchbacks that won’t overstretch your budget?

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX LWB (2025) review

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX adds performance without sacrificing practicality.

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Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS (2024 - 992.2) review

The Targa is something of an oddity in the 911 range, but can the new model, complete with hybrid power, make a case for itself?

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Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4Matic+ (2024) review

If four-cylinder AMGs don’t interest you, then try this Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 out for size.

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