First Drives
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.
BMW 7 Series review
BMW has significantly updated its 7 Series saloon. We drove it. In Russia.
Skoda Rapid review
Skoda reckons there's room between the Fabia and Octavia for a new model, the Rapid.
Porsche Boxster review
The entry-level Porsche Boxster is the best roadster you can buy, at any price.
Audi Q5 review
The new Audi Q5 line-up starts with this, a front-wheel drive version powered by a 2.0-litre TDI engine.
Audi SQ5 TDI review
Audi's revised Q5 line-up is headed up by the hot new SQ5 model.
Fiat 500L review
Does how the 500L drive matter as much as its interior and image?