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.
Mazda CX-30 SkyActiv-D diesel (2020) review
Is diesel dead? Not if you ask Mazda, and its new 1.8-litre diesel works rather beautifully in the new CX-30.
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (2020) review
Updates under the skin of the Opel Astra reaffirms its standing as a quality hatchback.
Mazda CX-30 SkyActiv-X (2020 pre-production) review
Mazda’s high-tech SkyActiv-X engine lands in the handsome new CX-30 crossover, so is it a match made in heaven?
Kia XCeed 1.6 CRDi diesel (2020) review
The new Kia XCeed shows how compact crossovers should be done.
Audi Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI (2020) review
Audi succumbs to fashion and coupe-ifies the Q3; here’s the Q3 Sportback.
Mitsubishi L200 (2020) review
Sixth-generation Mitsubishi L200 gains style and technology along with a new, more efficient engine.