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.
Audi RS 6 Avant GT (2024) review
The limited-edition ultra estate takes all that’s good about the RS 6 Avant and pledges to make it better?
Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range (2025) review
Kia’s affordable new EV3 gets a seriously long-range option.
Volkswagen ID.7 GTX (2024) review
VW appends the GTX performance badge to its big, luxurious ID.7 electric vehicle.
Renault Rafale E-Tech 300 PHEV (2025) review
We’ve now sampled the Rafale in plug-in hybrid form, but will it prove itself as a worthy rival to the premium elite?
Alpine A290 GTS (2025) review
The ‘hot’ version of the Renault 5 adds Alpine’s motorsport know-how to an already impressive electric hatchback.
Leapmotor C10 (2025) review
Can the help of Stellantis ensure China’s answer to the Audi Q6 e-tron and BMW iX3 will compete on more than just price?