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.
Porsche 718 Cayman Style Edition (2023) review
Does the eye-catching Style Edition of the 718 Cayman offer extra appeal, or is it just an expensive colour scheme?
BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2023) review
Robust performance, efficiency and a polished drive give the BYD Seal plenty of appeal.
Land Rover Defender 130 (2023) review
Will the new eight-seat Defender 130 be welcomed with open arms by the market?
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (2023 - 992) review
Is the hardcore 911 GT3 RS another Porsche masterpiece, or a step too far?
BMW X5 xDrive50e (2023) review
Will fresh styling and tech be enough to keep the BMW X5 among the front-runners in an increasingly competitive luxury SUV market?
BMW X6 M Competition (2023) review
The high-performance version of BMW's biggest coupe-SUV has followed the X5 with a little nip-and-tuck surgery.