09/11/04: by Trish Whelan — The 5 cars nominated by the members of the Irish Motoring Writers Association for the Semperit Irish Car Of the Year 2005 award are:
Ford Focus
Opel Astra
Peugeot 407
Skoda Octavia
Toyota Prius
The 3 vans nominated by the members of the Irish Motoring Writers Association for the Semperit Irish Van Of the Year 2005 award are:
Mercedes Benz Vito
Volkswagen Caddy
Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 commercial
The award ceremony takes place in the Berkeley Court Hotel on Thursday 18th November.