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
New Officers Elected at MMAI AGM
Members of the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI) gathered in Dublin this week for their Annual General Meeting (AGM), where new officers were elected to the MMAI Committee for 2024. Daragh Keany succeeds Joe Rayfus as the new Chair of the MMAI. Mark Noble...
Mercedes-Benz Citan wins Irish Van of the Year 2024
The Mercedes-Benz Citan has been voted the Irish Van of the Year 2024 in association with Continental Tyres. The Irish Van of the Year accolade is awarded by the van jury of the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI), the grouping that brings together...
Hyundai IONIQ 6 Takes Irish Car of the Year Title for 2024
At an awards ceremony this afternoon in the Conrad Hotel in Dublin, the Hyundai IONIQ 6 was named as the 2024 Irish Car of the Year in association with Continental Tyres. Members of the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI), the grouping that brings...