It is organised and judged by the Motoring Media Association of Ireland (MMAI), comprising journalists across the country.

The awards ceremony for 2023 was held at the Westin Dublin Hotel.

[3] Cars are assessed by a jury of 34 of the most experienced motoring journalists in Ireland.

Each jury member road tests every car individually on the following criteria:[4] The first winner of the award was the Volkswagen Golf Diesel, which debuted four years after the regular Volkswagen Golf.

Buzz Cargo, winning the Irish Van of the Year title.