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.
Opel Grandland Hybrid (2021) review
A styling update boosts the appeal of the Opel Grandland, as does a second plug-in hybrid option.
Hyundai i20 N (2021) review
Hyundai, once the bastion of value and practicality, is now very much in the performance game and with models like the i20 N, its rivals should be worried.
Hyundai Kona N (2021) review
Hyundai handed the Kona over to its N division and what has emerged is the closest a crossover can get to being a proper hot hatch.
Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT (2021) review
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT is the fastest SUV around the Nürburgring, but how does it fare on the road?
Bentley Bentayga Hybrid (2021) review
Bentley has added a hybrid variant to the Bentayga range with an electric range of up to 40km.
Land Rover Defender V8 (2021) review
Land Rover is on the road to electrification, but it's not going to deprive us of the theatre of a new Defender V8.