BMW 3 Series Crowned Continental Irish Car of the Year 2013
A The BMW 3 series has been voted Continental Irish Car of the Year 2013 by the Irish Motoring Writers’ Association. The announcement was made at an awards ceremony today in the Convention Centre Dublin attended by leading figures from the motor industry. It marks the first time that BMW has taken the title. The results were as follows: 1. BMW 3 Series 240 points 2. Volvo V40 220 points 3. Peugeot 208 202 points The Irish...
Car of the Year 2013 …… The Votes Are In
Tomorrow the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2013 will be announced. From eleven shortlisted cars, 28 jurors from the Irish Motoring Writers Association have cast their votes. As a member of the Jury my votes have been cast based on a criteria ranging from driving dynamics, performance, innovation, to safety and build quality and value for money. But in a fantasy world constraints of economy, practicality and safety could be...
Geraldine’s Vote
First to be eliminated is the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe for no other reason than the price. It is beautiful to look at, scintillating to drive — but with a price tag close to €100,000 it is so far beyond the reach of most people that it is my first casualty. The Mercedes M-Class is the best to date, but the luxury SUV is a victim of austerity. It’s a high-quality and refined piece of engineering, but so few will be sold that...
Laura’s Vote
11. Mazda CX-5 Don’t really know what to say about this, other than it looks too like a Qashqai 10. Mercedes Benz M Class Again, unless it has the letters AMG after it I’m not really fussed. I don’t have kids or live on a farm so it doesn’t interest me. Nor do I have fuel money burning a hole in my pocket. The nerd in me loves the Lane Departure Warning System though. 9. Ford B-Max Seems to be getting...
Suzanne’s Vote
1. BMW 6 series Gran Coupe I didn’t even have to think about this one. When I win the lotto (when, not if) it will be on my shopping list without a doubt. The only change I would make would be to go back to the original E24 6 series and lose the 2 rear doors! 2. BMW M5 Eco lovers beware – this gas guzzler comes in a close 2nd place for me. 552bhp 4.4litre V8 heaven. The only thing I don’t like is the headrests!! 3. ...
