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.
Omoda 9 SHS (2025) review
Omoda doesn’t yet have a presence in Ireland, but is the plug-in-hybrid 9 SHS SUV something to look forward to?
BMW iX xDrive45 M Sport (2025) review
What’s the new and improved entry-level version of the updated BMW iX family like?
Bentley Continental GT Speed (2025) review
Can the new, plug-in hybrid Continental GT really do enough to take over from its W12-powered predecessor?
Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid (2025) review
The Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid can’t be plugged in but is just as charming as the electric model.
MINI John Cooper Works Electric (2025) review
Can MINI translate the three-door JCW magic into an all-electric alternative?
MINI Aceman John Cooper Works (2025) review
One of the first two all-electric cars to carry the JCW badge, what’s the hot MINI Aceman like?