If Jesus had treated Lazarus’ resurrection like Renault has treated that of its Alpine brand, Lazarus would have politely requested, “Please, leave me alone.” In 2008, the Alpine’s return was rumored to come riding on the platform of the Nissan 370Z. In 2009 the revival was declared D.O.A along with the co-developed Nissan 200SX. In 2010 it was back on, the new Alpine to be based on the reputation-making Alpine A110 Berlinette. In January of this year there were still rumors but still no car, with scuttlebutt pegging a concept showing at this year’s Paris Motor Show. Funk Flex