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The all-new Ford Transit has won the prestigious Continental Irish Van of the Year 2015 award, writes Padraic Deane. Ireland’s long established and top van award is voted for by the specialist van jury of the Irish Motoring Writers Association (IMWA). The announcement was made at an awards ceremony in The Marker Hotel, Grand Canal Square, Dublin, last Friday in front of the leading figures from the Irish motor industry.

The new Ford Transit has won the prestigious Continental Irish Van of the Year 2015 award, writes Padraic Deane.

The new Ford Transit has won the prestigious Continental Irish Van of the Year 2015 award, writes Padraic Deane.

Annual World Car awards announced

The top three finalists for the World Car of the Year, World Performance Car, World Green Car, and World Car Design of the Year awards have just been announced. The winners will be declared at the New York International Motor Show on April 21. Ireland is represented on the World Car jury by Padraic Deane of Automotive Publications and motoring correspondent of the Advertiser Group.

The top three contenders for the overall 2011 World Car of the Year title are the Audi A8, the BMW 5 Series, and the Nissan Leaf.

With the lowest priced cars (pre-tax) in Europe even before the Government Scrappage Scheme is applied, there has never been a better time to buy a new car in this country.