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Reports from the USA claim the next-generation Chevrolet Camaro due in 2023 has been put on hold to prioritise utes, SUVs and the rollout of electric cars. However, the iconic muscle car is understood to be safe for the remainder of its current model life – including in Australia, where it is converted to right-hand drive and sold locally by Holden Special Vehicles.

The all-new Ford Puma crossover has been revealed on the company’s UK website, ahead of the model's European sales launch later this year. UPDATE, 26/6/19: The original version of this article stated the Puma would be available with petrol only and petrol-electric hybrid powertrains according to the UK website, this is not the case. According to Ford UK’s consumer site, the only powertrains mentioned are hybrid ones.

The BMW Vision M Next concept car has been revealed during a presentation outlining the Bavarian automaker's electrification plans. With simpler detailing and a similar profile to the hybrid i8 supercar, not to mention louvre-like rear windscreen and c-pillar vents, the Vision M Next has more than a touch of M1 about it. Apart from the bright splashes of orange and the size-too-small head- and tail-lights, it looks almost production ready.

The quirky Citroen C4 Cactus has won many fans globally with its polarising design and funky personalisation options, but it looks like the French carmaker won’t be renewing it for another generation. Speaking with the UK’s Top Gear, Citroen’s product boss, Xavier Peugeot, said: “For the time being this car is our C-segment hatch offer. Our next C-segment car to come will replace the C4 Cactus. This will be the end of the Cactus. For the name, I don’t know yet, but for the car, yes”.

The Lego Technic version of the Land Rover Defender was accidentally published on a UK retailer's website recently. Although the listing on Smyths Toys has been taken down, it was noticed and published by The Brothers Brick. In the UK, the Lego version of the Defender will go on sale in October this year for £160 ($293). The model measures 22cm tall, 42cm long, and 20cm wide, and is the first Technic model to feature olive green panels.