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.
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI 150 Combi (2024) review
Diesel still has a place in the revised Skoda Octavia - tested here in practical Combi estate format.
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI 150 (2024) review
Mild facelift time for the fourth-gen Skoda Octavia, and it remains as brilliant as it ever has been.
BYD Seal U DM-i AWD PHEV (2024) review
The BYD Seal U SUV offers plug-in hybrid power and acres of space inside.
Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster (2024) review
Will the pick-up version of the Ineos Grenadier be the truck to beat, or is it just an overpriced fashion item?
BMW 550e xDrive (2024) review
Is it worth upgrading to the high-performance hybrid version of the BMW 5 Series saloon, the 550e?
MINI Cooper SE electric (2024) review
A new electric MINI Cooper is here with a bigger battery than ever - and a swanky new interior.