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 is typically a finish found only on premium and luxury vehicles as a pricey add on that delivers a unique, modern appearance but requires more careful maintenance. It uses a specialized ...

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... When Lindsay Lohan stepped out of a black Rolls-Royce Phantom last year, her car wasn’t shining. Lohan’s choice of a matte-finished vehicle from BMW’s ...

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 ...

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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 ...