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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.

BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring (2024) review

Fans of fast executive estates looking to go electric will welcome the new BMW i5 M60 Touring with open arms.

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Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 150 Combi (2024) review

Diesel still has a place in the revised Skoda Octavia - tested here in practical Combi estate format.

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Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI 150 (2024) review

Mild facelift time for the fourth-gen Skoda Octavia, and it remains as brilliant as it ever has been.

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BYD Seal U DM-i AWD PHEV (2024) review

The BYD Seal U SUV offers plug-in hybrid power and acres of space inside.

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Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster (2024) review

Will the pick-up version of the Ineos Grenadier be the truck to beat, or is it just an overpriced fashion item?

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BMW 550e xDrive (2024) review

Is it worth upgrading to the high-performance hybrid version of the BMW 5 Series saloon, the 550e?

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