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.
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid (2023) review
Dramatic styling and plug-in hybrid power for the new Toyota Prius.
Renault Clio E-Tech hybrid (2023) review
Updates to the Renault Clio ensure it remains among the best superminis.
Peugeot e-2008 GT (2023) review
Peugeot upgrades the electric 2008 with a bigger battery and longer range.
Opel Astra Electric (2024) review
The Opel Astra is going fully electric with a range of well over 400 kilometres.
BYD Dolphin 60.4kWh (2023) review
The BYD Dolphin EV is here to play the MG4 and Ora Funky Cat at their own games.
Honda ZR-V (2024) review
Honda's new hybrid SUV, the ZR-V, aims to take on the Nissan Qashqai.