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.
Nio EL6 (2024) review
Quality of the Nio EL6 suggests the premium establishment will have food for thought in the future.
Ford Puma ST 1.0 Powershift (2023) review
The Ford Puma ST now has a 1.0-litre engine and an auto; how will enthusiasts feel about that?
Hyundai Kona Electric 65kWh (2023) review
The new Hyundai Kona Electric significantly improves on its worthy predecessor.
Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV (2024) review
Mazda revives the rotary engine to serve as an energy generator in the MX-30 plug-in hybrid.
Ford Tourneo Custom diesel (2024) review
A new generation of Transit Custom means an all-new Ford Tourneo Custom people carrier, too.
Peugeot E-308 (2024) review
The stylish Peugeot 308 will soon be available in fully-electric format. We've tested it.