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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.

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante (2020) review

Want to hear even more of the Aston DBS's engine? Take the Volante's top down.

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Ford Focus ST hatchback (2020) review

Ford delivers the fastest, most powerful Focus ST yet. Is it top dog in its class?

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Lotus Exige 410 Sport (2019) review

Hard to know how you do a track-focused coupe better than this 416hp Exige.

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Lotus Evora GT410 Sport (2019) review

The Lotus Evora uses the same V6 as an Exige, but goes about its business in a wholly different way.

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Volkswagen Passat GTE Estate (2020) review

The Volkswagen Passat GTE gets tech updates and an improved electric range.

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Renault Clio TCe 100 (2020) review

Renault’s new Clio keeps the styling of the old one, but adds a great deal more substance underneath.

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