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.
Lexus ES 300h Premium (2019) review
The Lexus ES is a good hybrid alternative to the executive car segment dominated by Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Porsche 911 Carrera S (2019 - 992) review
Our first drive of the 992-generation Porsche 911 is in the rather delectable new Carrera S.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD-i (2019) review
Toyota’s RAV4 is back, and this time it’s all-hybrid. Can the SUV back up its dramatic new looks with dramatic performance?
Hyundai i30 Fastback N (2019) review
Hyundai enlarges the N performance range with the hot Fastback. And it's as brilliant as the hatch.
Mercedes-Benz G 350 d review
Could the Mercedes G-Wagen 4x4 have evolved into a sensible purchase in G 350 d guise?
Tesla Model 3 Long-range (2019) review
The Tesla Model 3 promises to deliver much in the electric car segment, with a useful driving range.