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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.

Mazda 3 2.0 e-Skyactiv X saloon (2024) review

Mazda airbrushes its 3 range - we’ve driven the new four-door saloon.

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Renault Captur E-Tech Full Hybrid (2024) review

The Renault Captur has been updated with a fresh look, improved interior and a new hybrid engine.

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Citroen C3 1.2 petrol (2024) review

Petrol superminis might be going out of fashion, but Citroen has served up a little stormer in the chic C3.

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Renault Rafale E-Tech Hybrid (2024) review

Renault is hoping the Rafale will steal sales from upmarket German coupe-SUVs, but is that a realistic proposition?

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Citroen e-C3 (2024) review

Citroen launches a likeable, comfortable electric vehicle in the exceptional new e-C3 hatchback.

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Mazda 2 1.5 e-Skyactiv (2024) review

Mazda continues to breathe life into its 2 supermini, here tested as an Exclusive-Line.

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