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.
Cupra Leon e-Hybrid 245hp (2021) review
Our first test drive in the new Cupra Leon is in the 245hp plug-in hybrid. Worthy of the badge?
Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.0 petrol (2021) review
There's a new Dacia Sandero with an upgraded cabin, smarter looks and a new chassis. We try it as a Stepway.
Audi e-tron GT quattro (2021) review
Audi tops its electric e-tron range with the mighty new GT model. We've driven it.
Audi Q5 Sportback 45 TFSI (2021) review
Audi extends its SUV Sportback strategy to the mid-sized Q5 for the first time.
Range Rover Velar D300 (2021) review
Proof that big diesels can still be relevant, in the new Range Rover Velar D300.
Range Rover Velar P400e hybrid (2021) review
Land Rover completes the electrification of its line-up with the plug-in hybrid Velar.