The clever lamps boost road safety and save money, because they know exactly when they"re needed and when they can switch off. The smart posts outshine their 20th century predecessors with technology including sensors that detect traffic - they"re dim when there are no cars, but brighten as soon as vehicles approach. They can also sense the weather and make driving safer by shining more brightly when visibility is reduced, even during the day.
It"s one of two stunning variations on the same lightweight, V8-powered sports car theme, the other being the GTC coupé. Both offer around 420bhp, cover 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds and hit a 185mph top speed. The GTC is priced at ÷£49,950 and the R/T ÷£53,950. Boss Tony Stelliga said: "In the next year, we hope to sell around 50 examples."