Named for a hurricane wind, VW’s coupe is confirmed as no more in the week a real hurricane hits Ireland

US private equity firm I-Squared bought Viridian last year in estimated €1 bn deal

Looming new corporate tax proposals open up another battlefront for Ireland

Persona judgment shows how contemporary litigation frustrates the right of access to courts

Climates both political and environmental weighing on car makers’ minds

Ahead lie the years of autonomous cars, electric power, and ride-on-demand.

Revitalised Alpine brand takes on Porsche, while 465hp Zoe tries to do a Tesla

It is against what would be deemed our national interest to be seen as a rogue state

Whatever your budget or motoring needs, we identify the best in class, a few rivals to consider and what to buy used

SUVs are the hottest offering on the Chinese car market where premium brands are magnets for the new middle class

Debt holders will jockey for position at examinership hearing on Friday

Emigration’s tide is slow turning, as the stories of three homecomers show

Move comes days after interim examiner appointed to troubled exploration firm

Caymans firm also makes all-cash offer for troubled Irish explorer

Review: Sugar Crash; Tracey Ullman’s Show; Fair City

Boom in US car sales sees scramble to announce new products and upgrades

Dublin-based firm forms global accountancy network called EisnerAmper Global

Even more secret Ansbacher accounts existed, official Gerry Ryan claimed

Harney and Rabbitte clashed in Dáil in 2005 over inquiry being brought to an end

Names of former politicians investigated for alleged tax evasion read into Dáil record

Statement says judge could not recall account when asked by authorised officer

Multinationals based in Ireland not in panic over ending of the tax arrangement

The vice president of the Caribbean Football Union is under police investigation for corruption and money laundering

Mid-engined sports car hopes to herald Alfa revival, but new saloons still a year away

Seen & Heard: Midway Resources interested in Movido Exploration, in which former Anglo chairman has stake

Cayman will get new low-Co2 flat-four too and Porsche is still plotting all-electric drivetrains

As new-car buyers prepare to make their final choices before the 141-registered fleet arrives, next month, the Motors team pick their favourites in each category, from city runaround to aspirational supercar

Two motor shows on opposite shores of the Pacific are vying for the limelight, but major new product is in short supply

New 918 will enter production after several concept previews

Reported plan would see good bank with assets of €22 billion

New Porsche is a credible alternative to the more expensive flagship sports car