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.
Jeep Avenger 4xe (2025) review

More power and four-wheel drive for the Jeep Avenger hybrid, called the 4xe.
Ford Ranger PHEV (2025) review

The Ford Ranger is now available with a plug-in hybrid system instead of the default diesel. Is it up to the job?
Kia EV6 GT (2025) review

Power and chassis updates aim to make the Kia EV6 GT a sharp-driving tool. Is it?
Skoda Elroq RS (2025) review

Skoda adds power, and four-wheel drive, to turn the Elroq into a sporty RS model. Has the conversion worked?
DS No.8 (2025) review

A new era at DS Automobiles is ushered in by the luxurious new No.8.
DS No.8 AWD (2025) review

Does adding a second motor and more power improve the DS No.8 experience?