{"id":3338,"date":"2012-11-22T15:30:32","date_gmt":"2012-11-22T15:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=3338"},"modified":"2012-11-23T11:43:09","modified_gmt":"2012-11-23T11:43:09","slug":"bmw-3-series-crowned-continental-irish-car-of-the-year-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/bmw-3-series-crowned-continental-irish-car-of-the-year-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"BMW 3 Series Crowned Continental Irish Car of the Year 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The BMW 3 series has been voted Continental Irish Car of the Year 2013 by the Irish Motoring Writers\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

The results were as follows:<\/p>\n

1. BMW 3 Series 240 points<\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Volvo V40 220 points<\/p>\n

3. Peugeot 208 202 points<\/p>\n

The Irish Motoring Writers Association judges awarded points on the basis of criteria ranging from innovation and safety to space, comfort, build quality, driving quality and value for money.<\/p>\n

Presenting the award to Michael Nugent, Director of Sales and Marketing, BMW Group Ireland, Paddy Murphy of sponsor, Continental Tyres Ireland, commented: \u201cThe BMW 3 Series is a fitting winner of this prestigious award given its renowned efficiency and technological strengths. For some time this series has been a favourite among the business and broader driving public, and the recognition of excellence from the Irish Motoring Writers today will only enhance this standing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Awards were made in five categories:<\/p>\n

Continental Irish Small Car of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0Peugeot 208<\/p>\n

Continental Irish Compact Family Car of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0Volvo V40<\/p>\n

Continental Irish Family Car of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0BMW 3 Series<\/p>\n

Continental Irish Executive \/ Luxury Car of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe<\/p>\n

Continental Irish Performance Car of the Year<\/strong>\u00a0Toyota GT86<\/p>\n

The Continental Irish Van of the Year 2013 title was awarded to the Ford Transit Custom.<\/p>\n

The Irish Motoring Writers’ Association has organised the Irish Car of the Year Awards each
\nyear for the past 36 years.<\/p>\n

22nd November, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

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