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The Citroen C1 Urban Ride concept has been revealed to showcase how much buyers can customise their city car to make it look like a proper rough-and-tumble SUV. The new Citroen C1 show car - which will debut at the 2014 Paris motor show next week - "illustrates the potential for personalising this city car with new go-anywhere looks", according to the French brand.

Hyundai Australia is still awaiting confirmation that the soon-to-debut second-generation i20 will be available locally, while the five-door's sleek i20 Coupe sibling is firmly on the division's wish list. Hyundai Australia public relations general manager Bill Thomas told CarAdvice confirmation of the second-gen Hyundai i20 – recently detailed in full European specification – for Australia is still a way off. “It’s a while off yet before we work it out,” Thomas said.

Toyota will preview its vision for a new compact crossover next month when it unveils the C-HR concept at the 2014 Paris motor show. Teased in a single shadowy silhouette image, the Toyota C-HR concept is said to blend a “bold new design language with an agile, engaging driving experience and a hybrid powertrain”.

The 2016 Chevrolet Niva is a rugged new baby SUV for Russia - and perhaps the rest of the world - that been teased ahead of the 2014 Moscow motor show. Inspired by the iconic Russian off-roader, the Lada Niva, the new-generation Chevrolet Niva - which will be revealed on August 27 in Russia - is said to "be the perfect choice for buyers who love their country and want to enjoy its vast open spaces at any time of the year".

The Aston Martin DP-100 Vision Gran Turismo is the latest in a string of concept cars to be created specifically for the popular PlayStation title Gran Turismo. Although there's a full-size model on display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, it's far from drivable. For players of Gran Turismo 6, the DP-100 can punted around virtually from July when it becomes available for download.