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.
Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0 TSI petrol (2019) review
The Volkswagen T-Cross nails the compact crossover brief, delivering space and style with driving pleasure.
BMW 320d xDrive (2019) review
The BMW 3 Series gains all-wheel drive and in its sportiest diesel guise delivers a mostly rewarding experience.
DS 3 Crossback PureTech 130 (2019) review
The DS 3 Crossback stands out from the crowd, favouring form over function.
Volvo V60 R-Design T5 petrol (2019) review
Lovely looks, stunning interior... but low-speed ride means R-Design isn’t the V60 of choice.
Volvo V60 Cross Country D4 diesel (2019) review
Volvo gives its gorgeous V60 estate the Cross Country makeover. Yes please.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (2019) review
The second derivation of the 992-generation Porsche 911 is the open-top Cabriolet. And it’s a peach.