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The Continental Irish Car of the Year (previously Semperit Irish Car of the Year) award was established in 1978 based on similar Car of the Year awards. It is organised and judged by the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA), a grouping of Irish motoring journalists. The award was sponsored by German tyre manufacturer Continental Tyres / Semperit. In December 2009, the title of the award was changed to ''Continental Irish Car of the Year'', as the sponsor sought to raise the profile of the Continental Tyres brand in Ireland. The award has 5 category winners, ''Continental Irish Small Car of the Year'', ''Continental Irish Compact Family Car of the Year'', ''Continental Irish Family Car of the Year'', ''Continental Irish Executive / Luxury Car of the Year'', and the ''Continental Irish Performance Car of the Year''. It also has a ''"Continental Irish Van of the Year"'', The current winner of that category is the Ford Transit. The awards event takes place each year, at a venue in Dublin in late November. ==Current rules== Cars are assessed by the 28 jurors on the following criteria: * Use of new technology/new ideas. * Safety factors. * Equipment level, fuel economy, practicality. * Environmental impact (emissions, recyclability). * Use of space, comfort, ventilation and layout. * Build quality, fit and finishing. * Ride, dynamic qualities, road holding, steering, maneuverability. * Engine, ease of driving, braking. * Price, warranty, dealer network, after sales service. * Driver/user feedback. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Continental Irish Car of the Year」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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