It seems like car enthusiasts and automakers all compete to create the shiniest, most reflective paint finishes possible. More recently, however, some have turned to a different type of finish in ...

Matte paint from the factory is almost unheard of outside luxury brands. These are the only two non-premium brands that offer it. Matte paint is typically a finish found only on premium and luxury ...

The first automaker to offer a matte paint job on a mainstream production car, Hyundai is helping the once niche offering go mainstream. In fact, according to Hyundai Motor America CEO John Krafcik, ...

Matte-paint finishes – famous for their flat, non-reflective appearances and sandy, rough textures – have become an increasingly trendy part of the automotive landscape. Take Andrew Fine's BMW, for ...

The 2024 Chevy Camaro is the final model year for the sports car’s sixth generation, offering up a few interesting bits and pieces before the sixth-gen officially fades into the sunset. One of the ...

The two new Cadillac Blackwing sedans will be available to order a unique optional paint color called Dark Emerald Frost. This dark green paint has a matte/satin finish to it, which presents some ...

Savannah Vallier’s car already stood out. A red Mini Cooper, it had Union Jack-style red, white, and blue side-view mirrors. Then the 21-year-old Hudson, N.H., native got a job detailing cars at ...

Fiat has just announced a new special edition matte-black paint scheme for its popular 500 model in Europe. Proving that high-fashion finishes aren’t just for high-priced luxury cars and exotics, Fiat ...

One thing’s always been true at the dealership: a vehicle can have all the right options and the right price, but if it’s the wrong colour, the customer will likely turn it down. And if there’s a ...