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 3 1.8 SkyActiv-D diesel (2019) review

Mazda's new 3 is wonderfully handsome, but can it take on the likes of the Golf, Focus and the impressive new Toyota Corolla?
Porsche 718 Cayman T (2019) review

Flat-sounding engine aside, there’s very little to fault about the corking new Porsche 718 Cayman T.
Porsche 718 Boxster T (2019) review

Focused four-cylinder fun from the cracking new Porsche 718 Boxster T.
McLaren 600LT Spider (2019) review

Fancy the engaging McLaren 600LT, but without a roof? This new Spider answers your prayers.
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid Touring Sports estate (2019) review

It's the 12th generation of the best-selling car of all time, and the latest Toyota Corolla estate is excellent.
Toyota Corolla 1.8 Hybrid Saloon (2019) review

Toyota gives the Corolla a hybrid powertrain, plus an all-new chassis. How does it compare to the Focus and Golf?