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.
Lotus Eletre S (2024) review
It might be the polar opposite of any Lotus we’re used to, but can the Eletre SUV become the sporty electric SUV of choice?
Mazda CX-80 E-Skyactiv PHEV (2025) review
Mazda stretches the CX-60, adds extra seats and calls it the CX-80. It’s classy and roomy, but is it good to drive?
Peugeot 5008 Hybrid (2025) review
Will the hybrid version of Peugeot’s futuristic new seven-seat family SUV prove more or less appealing than the fully electric model?
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?
BMW M135 xDrive (2025) review
The sportiest version of the new BMW 1 Series is the 300hp M135 xDrive. We’ve driven it.
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?