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Rolls-Royce say it is the most powerful car they�ve ever produced. It is also probably one of the sleekest machines to bear the prestige marque. For those qualities alone, the �225,000 Rolls-Royce Wraith is likely to be one of the stars of the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. But this car is rather clever, too. It can read the road that hasn�t quite come into the driver�s view yet. Using GPS mapping, it pre-selects the correct gear for what lies ahead � even when confronted with potentially complicated situations such as roundabouts and motorway junctions. A company spokesman said: �The satellite-aided transmission uses GPS data to see beyond what the driver sees; it anticipates his or her next move based on location and current driving style, then selects the most appropriate gear for the terrain ahead.�