Though rumored for the past several years, Audi has finally confirmed that it will build a crossover smaller than its current Q3. To be called the Q1, the new Audi will debut in 2016 and compete against other premium subcompact crossovers such as the Buick Encore and MINI Cooper Countryman.

Dodge will be introducing a facelifted Challenger for the 2015 model year, a prototype for which was recently spotted. The 2015 Challenger should come with some new tech features in addition to the revised styling. A new supercharged engine will also be added to the high-performance SRT variant.

Red Bull Racing chief technical officer Adrian Newey has once again designed a fictional race car for Gran Turismo. The race car is called the Red Bull X2014 and it will feature in the upcoming sixth instalment of the popular racing sim.

You'll find all of this and more in today's car news headlines from around the High Gear Media network, right here at Motor Authority.

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