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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.

BMW 120 (2025) review

Now in its fourth generation, can the new-look baby of the BMW range improve on the foundations laid by its predecessor?

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BMW M135 xDrive (2025) review

The sportiest version of the new BMW 1 Series is the 300hp M135 xDrive. We’ve driven it.

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BMW X3 M50 xDrive (2025) review

Can the top-of-the-range BMW X3 impress more than its more mainstream stablemates, or will it feel superfluous in the SUV line-up?

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MG ZS Hybrid+ (2024) review

The ZS gets a new look and hybrid power, but will the changes give it even greater appeal than the old EV?

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BMW X3 20 xDrive (2025) review

The new BMW X3 is massively different inside and out, but are the changes an improvement on the capable SUV we’re used to?

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Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Performance (2025) review

The electric, seven-seat Volvo EX90 is finally ready to buy.

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