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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.

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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Skoda Elroq RS (2025) review

Skoda adds power, and four-wheel drive, to turn the Elroq into a sporty RS model. Has the conversion worked?

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DS No.8 (2025) review

A new era at DS Automobiles is ushered in by the luxurious new No.8.

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DS No.8 AWD (2025) review

Does adding a second motor and more power improve the DS No.8 experience?

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Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid (2025) review

Is the least expensive version of the new Panamera also the most compelling model in the range?

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MINI John Cooper Works (2025) review

Is the petrol-powered JCW better than the new electric MINI hot hatch?

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