MOTORING MEDIA ASSOCIATION OF IRELAND
The Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI) is a professional membership organisation, bringing together many of Ireland’s leading motoring journalists across print, broadcast, and online media. Across local, regional and national media – and the world wide web – our members review new cars and commercial vehicles, and report on motoring matters relevant to Irish consumers. MMAI members vote annually for Irish Car of the Year and Irish Van of the Year, Ireland’s most prestigious and widely recognised motoring accolades for over 40 years.
Our mission
The MMAI’s mission is to act as a voice for professional motoring journalists in Ireland. We promote independent, accurate reporting and the highest standards in motoring journalism. Our members are committed to working in the interests of consumers in Ireland, providing expert advice on buying a car or commercial vehicle, and unrivalled insight on motoring matters.
Ireland’s Leading Association of Motoring Journalists
Professional journalists among our members
Publications & media outlets represented
Years awarding Ireland's best cars & vans
Annual awards
Our members vote annually for Irish Car of the Year and Irish Van of the Year. Only members of the MMAI are eligible to vote in these awards, which determine the best new cars and vans to be launched each year. We use our professional judgement and experience to award the best new cars and vans in a number of categories to guide Irish consumers in their purchasing decision. Irish Car of the Year is a highly respected title and has been awarded since 1977.
Latest news
Renault 5 takes Irish Car of the Year win for 2026
At a gala awards ceremony this afternoon in the Conrad Hotel in Dublin, the Renault 5 was named as the 2026 Irish Car of the Year in association with Continental Tyres. Members of the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI), the grouping that brings together some...
EVs Dominate 2026 Irish Car of the Year Field of Runners
Forty‑six new car models will fight it out for the coveted title of Irish Car of the Year 2026, in association with Continental Tyres. And for the first year in the history of the awards, the majority of eligible models are electric-powered vehicles. Voted on by jury...
Mercedes-Benz Vito Wins 2025 Irish Van of the Year Award
The Mercedes-Benz Vito has been voted the Irish Van of the Year 2025, in association with Continental Tyres. Voted on by a jury of thirteen of Ireland’s most experienced commercial vehicle journalists drawn from the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI), the...