Rivian launched its "Earth Tones" palette in 2022, inspired by "greens from Pacific Northwest forests" and "reds and oranges from Colorado hills and canyons."Rivian Earthy, muted shades are becoming ...

Matte paint has been a niche offering for years now, limited to one or two factory offerings on mostly high-end vehicles (and the occasional electric Hyundai). Buyers wanting the look in a broader ...

Matte paint finishes have a certain wow factor that gives cars a stealthy, high-end vibe that turns heads. A few years ago, you'd only spot a modified car with such finishes. But recently, they've ...

Matte factory colors aren’t anything new, especially for sports cars. However, most brands limit their matte color options to just one or two. If you want a more interesting matte color, you typically ...

Not all paints are created equal. Back during the days of the horse-drawn carriage, paints used natural bases, of which linseed oil comes to mind. In the 1920s, that all changed with the ...

In a quest to further expand the customer base of the Crown Series in Japan, Toyota is set to unveil limited-production special editions with cool and attractive features. The first one is the Crown ...

Matte paint might not be for everyone, but Toyota seems to think it’s having a moment. A few months after the debut of the Crown Estate in Japan, a special edition has arrived that leans into the ...

We’ve been keeping tabs on the upcoming Lexus LFA supercar for some time. It looks like an intriguing car for a company known mostly for luxury sedans and SUVs. Today, the company announced it would ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Consider me guilty for riding the matte paint bandwagon decades ago. Fueled by the relentless prodding of my idiot friends to make my ride ...