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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.

Skoda Octavia Scout review

Off-roading Skoda Octavia Scout estate gets four headlights; is still brilliant.

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Skoda Octavia Combi RS review

Skoda facelifts the Octavia RS; we test drive it in practical diesel Combi DSG guise.

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Toyota Yaris Hybrid review

The new Toyota Yaris Hybrid gets a new look and some mechanical tweaks to keep it relevant.

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MINI John Cooper Works Countryman review

MINI hopes to define the hot crossover market with John Cooper Works Countryman.

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Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 d review

Has Mercedes played it too safe with the midlife facelift of its GLA crossover?

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2.0 Petrol Q4 review

The new petrol powered Stelvio SUV feels every bit an Alfa Romeo.

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