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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.

Mercedes-Benz SL 400 review

New looks, new tech, new transmissions - the Mercedes SL sharpens up its act.

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Mercedes-AMG SL 63 review

Facelifted madhouse Mercedes-AMG SL 63 remains a brutal piece of kit.

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MINI Cooper Convertible review

New MINI Cooper Convertible kicks off the new drop-top range.

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Hyundai i20 Active review

Body cladding and a jacked-up ride height for the Hyundai i20 Active.

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BMW X4 M40i review

The M-branded BMW X4 is fast and competent, but Irish SUV buyers only want diesel power.

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BMW M2 Coupe review

The baby M car has arrived and it's fair to say that the new BMW M2 is one of the best by the company yet.

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