Citroen C5 overtakes nine rivals to win car of the year award

THE new Citroen C5 has been named as the Semperit Irish Car of the Year 2008

The car, which was launched on the Irish market in early 2008 in saloon and estate versions, was also named as the Irish family car of the year.

The winning Citroen C5 was chosen ahead of nine other models shortlisted for the coveted prize by 28 members of the Irish Motoring Writers Association.