Benchmarking?

Ever think that what we learn in theory is useless?

Think again...

HSV design chief Julian Quincey has revealed to the Carsales Network that the Melbourne-based operation turned to the German brand for inspiration and technical know-how for its new DRLs.

"We went out, we bought two LED daytime running lamps -- we bought an Audi R8 one and an Audi A4 one," Quincey said. "We took them apart and benchmarked how they worked. We've picked up the best design out there and really learnt from them.
"We've obviously got them brighter than Audi. Audi sell in Europe and it's going to be a lot brighter over here once we hit summertime."