26 November 2009

Peugeot wins ICOTY


The Peugeot 3008 has won the Continental Irish Car of the Year Award presented by the Irish Motoring Writers Association.

In category wins, the Honda Jazz was given the Continental Irish Small Car of the Year 2010 award. The Family Car section was won by the Volkswagen Golf. The SUV/Crossover winner was again the Peugeot 3008. The MPV of the Year is the Renault Grand Scenic. The Luxury/Sport Car winner is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

The Ford Connect won the Continental Irish Van of the Year 2010 award.

The winning cars were selected by the 27 voting members of the IMWA.

Pictured are Beverley McConnell, Peugeot Ireland; Paddy Murphy, of sponsors Continental Tyres; David McConnell, MD Peugeot Ireland; Michael Moroney, chairman IMWA; Emma Toner and Mark Hayes, Peugeot Ireland, with the trophy won by their Peugeot 3008.