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 up! GTI review
Volkswagen gives us another tiny GTI in the form of the 115hp up! and it's absolutely fantastic. Sadly...
Nissan Leaf 40kWh review
The new Nissan Leaf is more conventional looking, has greater range and more tech. Will all that give it broader customer appeal?
Porsche 911 Carrera T review
Porsche has found space between the entry-level 911 Carrera and the S. Say hello to the sublime new 911 Carrera T.
Ford EcoSport 1.5 diesel AWD review
New all-wheel drive transmission makes the updated Ford EcoSport much better.
Audi RS 4 Avant review
Audi goes back to V6 power for the RS 4 Avant, and the move reaps serious dividends.
Subaru XV 2.0 petrol review
All-new Subaru XV crossover remains familiar, but delivers numerous improvements.