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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 CX-80 e-Skyactiv Diesel (2025) review

Does diesel power for the seven-seat Mazda CX-80 SUV suit it better than being a PHEV?

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Citroen e-C3 Aircross (2025) review

Citroen's compact SUV is less compact and more electric than before, so is it worth a look?

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Citroen C3 Aircross Hybrid (2025) review

Is the Citroen C3 Aircross at its best and most flexible in hybrid form?

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Jaecoo 7 SHS hybrid (2025) review

Chinese brand Jaecoo launches in Europe, but is the off-road-inspired 7 as upmarket as the company makes out?

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Fiat Grande Panda electric (2025) review

The Fiat Grande Panda has a head-turning design that leans heavily on its heritage, but there’s much more to it than good looks.

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Porsche 911 Carrera T Cabriolet (2025) review

The Carrera T is available in open-top form for the first time, but will the stripped-out manual Porsche 911 make sense when the roof is peeled away?

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