About MMAI
The Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI) is Ireland’s leading association of motoring journalists. We have over 30 members representing over 100 media outlets, including some of Ireland’s most popular newspapers, magazines, radio stations, websites, blogs and YouTube channels.
Every year our members come together to vote in the Irish Car of the Year and Irish Van of the Year awards, Ireland’s most prestigious motoring accolades for over 40 years.
Created to be modern and inclusive, we value the contribution all our members make to our Association and the audiences they report on behalf of across Ireland’s local, regional and national media.
What we do
Act as a voice for professional motoring journalists in Ireland.
Promote independent, accurate reporting and the highest standards in motoring journalism.
Encourage cooperation between our members and motor industry public relations officers.
Our history
The MMAI was formed in 2022 as the result of a merger between the Irish Motoring Writers Association and the Association of Professional Motoring Press.
The roots of our Association can be traced back to the 1970s, when the first motoring writers’ group was established. During that time, some of Ireland’s most respected motoring journalists have passed through our ranks.
As a new Association, we build on the great traditions and values of our former associations, while working together to represent all our members and continue to promote independent, accurate reporting and the highest standards in motoring journalism across all platforms.
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Events are held throughout the year to encourage engagement between the motor industry and our journalists
Every year, our jurors award the best cars and commercial vehicles on sale
Irish Car of the Year is the motor industry’s most prestigious award and takes place with a gala event every year
Many of our members are experts on commercial vehicles, taking part in test events around the world.jpeg
Members attend test events around the world to report on the new cars and commercial vehicles
New energy vehicles are increasingly a part of what we do, across cars and commercial vehicles
Our awards help consumers to identify the best new cars and commercial vehicles on sale
Our events bring together some of the most influential people in motor industry to encourage discussion on the future of the industry
Our journalists test new vehicles (and tyres!) in Ireland and abroad
Our members test all sorts of commercial vehicles, from buses to HGVs
Our members test the full spectrum of vehicles on sale, from cars and vans, to buses and trucks – all with a distinctly Irish perspective
We host the Irish Car of the Year Refresher Days to judge every new car on sale
We report on new cars and commercial vehicles from motor shows around the world
We test every new car on sale to help consumers make an informed decision on their next new car
