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.
Skoda Octavia RS 230 review
We know you'll buy the diesel, but the best updated Skoda Octavia RS is the 230hp petrol option.
Skoda Octavia Scout review
Off-roading Skoda Octavia Scout estate gets four headlights; is still brilliant.
Skoda Octavia Combi RS review
Skoda facelifts the Octavia RS; we test drive it in practical diesel Combi DSG guise.
Toyota Yaris Hybrid review
The new Toyota Yaris Hybrid gets a new look and some mechanical tweaks to keep it relevant.
MINI John Cooper Works Countryman review
MINI hopes to define the hot crossover market with John Cooper Works Countryman.
Mercedes-Benz GLA 220 d review
Has Mercedes played it too safe with the midlife facelift of its GLA crossover?