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.
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 300 4Drive review
SEAT gets in on the fast four-wheel drive estate market with its new 300hp Leon ST Cupra.
Honda Civic 1.5 VTEC Turbo review
Tenth-generation Honda Civic delivers a more engaging drive, especially in 1.5-litre VTEC Turbo petrol guise.
Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI review
Mid-life revisions improve the already impressive Skoda Octavia.
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid review
More electric range and clever tech for Toyota's plug-in version of the Prius hybrid.
BMW M760Li xDrive review
We drive the bonkers V12-engined BMW M760Li on road and track - should it be called the 'M7'?
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI review
The updated Volkswagen Golf is still a Golf, and that's a very good thing.