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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.

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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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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