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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.

Nissan X-Trail 2.0-litre diesel review

Do Nissan's mid-life revisions for the X-Trail SUV go far enough?

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Hyundai i30 1.6 diesel Tourer review

More practical than its hatchback sibling, the Hyundai i30 estate is a proficient all-rounder.

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Range Rover Velar 3.0 V6 diesel review

The new Range Rover Velar is supermodel gorgeous and pouting, with incredible reserves of mechanical ability beneath.

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McLaren 570S Spider review

McLaren's Sport Series expands with the open-topped 570S Spider.

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BMW 220d M Sport Convertible review

Mildly facelifted, the BMW 2 Series Convertible still ploughs its own premium open-top furrow.

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BMW M240i Coupe review

Want a performance BMW 2 Series? Still think you really need an M2? Think again.

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