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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.

Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4Matic electric (2025) review

An extra motor gives the CLA 350 4Matic four-wheel drive and a big power boost, but is it the sporting option of the new electric car lineup?

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Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ electric (2025) review

Mercedes re-invents the CLA as a long-range electric four-door saloon with the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 in its crosshairs.

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Lexus RZ 500e (2025) review

Lexus updates its electric RZ coupe-SUV with more range, more power and better charging.

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Jeep Avenger 4xe (2025) review

More power and four-wheel drive for the Jeep Avenger hybrid, called the 4xe.

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Ford Ranger PHEV (2025) review

The Ford Ranger is now available with a plug-in hybrid system instead of the default diesel. Is it up to the job?

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Kia EV6 GT (2025) review

Power and chassis updates aim to make the Kia EV6 GT a sharp-driving tool. Is it?

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