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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.

MINI John Cooper Works (2025) review

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

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Omoda 9 SHS (2025) review

Omoda doesn’t yet have a presence in Ireland, but is the plug-in-hybrid 9 SHS SUV something to look forward to?

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BMW iX xDrive45 M Sport (2025) review

What’s the new and improved entry-level version of the updated BMW iX family like?

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Bentley Continental GT Speed (2025) review

Can the new, plug-in hybrid Continental GT really do enough to take over from its W12-powered predecessor?

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Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid (2025) review

The Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid can’t be plugged in but is just as charming as the electric model.

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MINI John Cooper Works Electric (2025) review

Can MINI translate the three-door JCW magic into an all-electric alternative?

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