Kia Ireland were celebrating in style this afternoon after winning the Continental Irish Car of the Year 2012 crown at a presentation ceremony in Convention Centre Dublin, writes Trish Whelan.
Presenting the award to James Brooks, Managing Director of Kia Ireland, Paddy Murphy of sponsor Continental Tyres Ireland said the Irish motoring writers have selected 'an exciting model' to carry the 2012 title and no doubt the Continental Irish Car of the Year accolade will provide a 'great badge of honour' to help the car in the competitive Irish market next year.
He added that the Rio's victory 'is a measure of the progress which Korean manufacturers have made on the car market in a very short time'.
The Kia Rio succeeds the Nissan Juke which took the title last year. The Irish Motoring Writers' Association has organised the Irish Car of the Year Awards each year for the past 35 years.
Pictured are Kia's Aidan Doyle, Head of Marketing & Public Relations and James Brooks.
The Kia Rio succeeds the Nissan Juke which took the title last year. The Irish Motoring Writers' Association has organised the Irish Car of the Year Awards each year for the past 35 years.
