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Concept Car of the Week: Citroën C-Airdream

In the 1990s and early 2000s one of the most charismatic, brave and forward-thinking car makers, Citroën, had been reduced to the maker of budget, mainstream Euro boxes such as the Saxo and Xsara. The company hinted at its intentions to break free from its mundane existence as the maker of line-of-least-resistance rental cars with its Lignage concept in 1999 that harked back to its past large sedans, especially the CX. But it was at the 2002 Paris motor show that Citroën put a stake in the ground with its fabulously avantgarde Citroën C-Airdream concept.

Nissan Leaf tours the country

Those who haven't made it to the dealership to test drive a Nissan Leaf can get behind the wheel of the electric car when the carmaker swings through towns across the country on its Drive Electric tour. Started on July 8 in Long Island, the tour is visiting 26 cities from Indianapolis to Austin, Texas. Attendees will learn about driving and owning a Leaf, how the car compares with other vehicles, its fuel efficiency and environmental impact, and how to communicate with the car via phone or computer.

Bentley SUV Concept EXP 9 F revealed

Bentley SUV EXP 9 F Concept Just as predicted, the Bentley SUV Concept – EXP 9 F Concept – arrives at Geneva with plenty of bulk and a 6.0 litre W12. Bentley did say that if they were going to do an SUV it was going to be the best SUV…in the world. Whether this Bentley EXP 9 F qualifies as the best luxury SUV there will be remains to be seen, but it’s here at Geneva.