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.
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?
Nissan Micra 1.0 turbo petrol (2019) review
Nissan updates its B-segment supermini with a new turbocharged petrol engine and it’s a cracker.
Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR (2019) review
The Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR is a swansong for the German hot hatch’s seventh generation.
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S four-door (2019) review
Having a go in a blisteringly quick four-door rival to the Porsche Panamera, courtesy of Mercedes-AMG.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4S (2019 - 992) review
We’ve established that the 992-generation Porsche 911 Carrera S is a gem; so what’s the four-wheel-drive 4S model like?
Lexus RC 300h Luxury (2019) review
You may not associate hybrid power with the style of a coupe, but the updated Lexus RC might just surprise you.