New Audi lights up the road ahead

Advanced lighting technology is set to enhance the form and function of Audi models, writes Dave Humphreys.

The new Audi R8 will come with the option of laser lights
The new Audi R8 will come with the option of laser lights

In two weeks’ time, Audi will publicly unveil its new R8 sports car at the Geneva Motor Show. Not only will it feature, in its most powerful guise, a 610hp mid-mounted V10 engine, the two-seater will also come with the option of laser headlights.

Last year the company produced a limited-run R8 LMX model, which featured a version of these and crucially gave ...