You know the problem with setting speed records in small cars? Keeping the clowns' helmets from knocking together. Still, MTM's 500hp Audi A1 recently exceeded 200 mph on Italy's Nardo test track. Not bad for something the size of a popcorn bag.

Audi's U.S. arm told us last night they want to bring the next-generation A1 stateside, as well as a sedan version of the wagon-only A3. Why next-gen? So U.S. crash standards can be baked in, along with alternative power sources.

As expected, Audi's unveiled a 185 HP 1.4-liter TFSI high-powered A1. But, apparently, likely because there's only way steak is done, it'll retain the A1 moniker rather than snag the "S" from the rest of the up-powered quad-ringed lineup.

The Mini-fighting Audi A1 can't fight much with its 122 hp engine. The new S1 should fix that with a 200 hp 1.4-liter TSI four-cylinder engine and, more intriguingly, a possible rear-biased Quattro setup. [TopSpeed]

This Audi A1 flipped over while climbing a halfpipe during a public marketing stunt at Cinqunantenaire Park in Brussels last week. Audi attempted to suppress photos of the incident, but here's the hilarious aftermath.

Justin Timberlake says what everyone watching the lame Audi A1 advertainment web film "The Next Big Thing" is thinking.

What’s even sadder than the cynical deluge of hybrid supercars is that the only event from last week's Geneva Motor Show covered by the mainstream non-automotive press was Justin Timberlake introducing the Audi A1 at a press conference.

Despite being the tiniest car in the Auto Union lineup, the Audi A1 still has those signature LED eyes, wind-sucking grille and R8-esque silver-rimmed greenhouse. However, unlike an R8, the MINI-fighter's top-end engine ekes out a meager 122 HP.

The Audi A1 hasn't officially debuted, but an undisguised version was seen with Audi's new pal Justin Timberlake showing off its R8-like contrast and trademark Audi eyes. Don't tell Jessica Biel. [AudiDriven]