| Shortlist announced for Semperit Irish Car of the Year 2009 |
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| Written by Staff Reporter | |
| Wednesday, 12 November 2008 | |
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A SHORTLIST of two models in each of the five categories of the Semperit Irish Car of the Year 2009 has been announced by the Irish Motoring Writers Association. The overall 2009 Semperit Irish Car of the Year winner will be drawn from the winners of the five categories and will be announced at an awards ceremony in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry, on Friday November 21, 2008. The short-listed models in the five categories are as follows: Semperit Irish Small Car of the Year Ford Fiesta Seat Ibiza Semperit Irish Family Car of the Year Citroen C5 Mazda6 Semperit Irish MPV of the Year Citroen Berlingo Multi-Space Renault Grand Modus Semperit Irish SUV / Crossover of the Year Ford Kuga Volvo XC60 Semperit Irish Luxury/Sport Car of the Year Jaguar XF Volkswagen Passat CC From 37 eligible cars, spread across the five categories, selection of the short listed vehicles is based on votes enumerating such factors as value for money, style, engineering and performance. Members of the Irish Motoring Writers Association cast their votes based on comprehensive testing of all vehicles. “The introduction of the five category awards has heightened the expectation in this year’s competition,” said Paddy Murphy, General Manger of Semperit Ireland. “The categories really widen the appeal of the awards giving a broader indication of the best vehicles available to Irish motorists across the range”. Last year’s Semperit Irish Car of the Year was the Ford Mondeo. The Semperit Irish Van of the Year title was awarded to the Fiat Scudo. This is the 30th year of the Semperit Irish Car of the Year which was established in 1978 when the Mk I VW Golf won the award. |
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