Category winners in Van of Year awards

Monday, 13 February 2012

Volkswagen has double reason to celebrate at the result of this year’s Continental Irish Van of the Year 2012 Awards, with the VW Crafter winning the overall title and the VW Amarok taking the Irish Commercial SUV of the Year award.

The Fiat Punto took the Irish Car-Derived Van of the Year award, the other prestigious category prize, both of which are of particular interest to commercial drivers and fleet managers, as they highlight the niche models best suited to particular requirements.

Nine voting members of the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA) van jury voted, taking into account the vehicles’ load capacity, reliability, overall versatility, cost of ownership and drive comfort.

Paddy Murphy of Continental Tyres said that the endorsement of the IMWA was “valuable” for both vehicles: “I am sure that winning this Continental Irish Van of the Year Category Award will be a huge boost for both the Punto Van and Amarok.”

Paul Burke, Volkswagen Ireland, receives the Irish Commercial SUV of the Year trophy from Michael Moroney, IMWA and Paddy Murphy of Continental Tyres.

Adrian Walsh, Fiat Ireland, receives the Irish Car-Derived Van of the Year trophy from Michael Moroney, IMWA and Paddy Murphy of Continental Tyres.

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