• Posts Tagged ‘Irish Car of the Year 2013’

    BMW 3 Series named Irish Car of the Year

    by  • November 22, 2012 • Motoring News

    The BMW 3 Series has been announced as the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2013. This is the first time that BMW has taken the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association-voted title. It was a good day for BMW as it won two out of the three categories for which it was nominated. The BMW...

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    D-day for Car of the Year hopefuls

    by  • November 22, 2012 • Motoring News

    Continental Irish Car of the Year Award

    Eleven cars battle it out today to see which will scoop the prestigious Continental Irish Car of the Year title. Current title-holder Kia has two cars in the running for this year’s top prize, but German car-maker BMW has taken the most spots in this year’s short list, with three of its models in...

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    Irish Car of the Year shortlist announced

    by  • October 30, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Kia Optima exterior front right

    BMW has a strong showing in the Continental Irish Car of the Year Award shortlist with three of its models claiming spots in the final 11. Members of the Irish Motoring Writers Association have whittled down the longlist of 35 to a mere 11 vehicles, including three from the German car manufacturer and two...

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    Irish Car of the Year longlist revealed

    by  • October 19, 2012 • Motoring News

    2012 Volkswagen up! exterior left front

    Some 36 car models have made the longlist for the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2013 awards. The candidates have been chosen by the 28 voting members of the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association, based on criteria including innovation and safety, comfort, space, driving quality, build quality, and value for money. Chairman of the...

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