What Your Car Color Says About You
Learn what your varnish is telling the world.
Ever wonder what your car color says about you—or maybe that strange androgynous driver behind the wheel of that leopard print Audi R8? (Oh wait, that’s just Justin Bieber.) It’s more likely that you chose your current model in the color it boldly bears because you like that color, because you’ve heard rumors about certain […]
Colorado Family Has Car Parade to Celebrate Son’s Enlistment in the Navy
From graduations to weddings, Americans are definitely finding creative ways to celebrate special events in spite of coronavirus-related shutdowns. One family in Arvada, Colorado found a fun way to honor their son’s enlistment with the Navy. Budget-Savvy Buys: Find an affordable Chevy for your new life stage A tale of canceled plans The Ruiz family […]
What are the Rarest Exterior Paint Colors for Cars?
White, silver, and black vehicles are common sights on our roadways. However, there’s a whole spectrum of paint colors we rarely see. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the rarest car colors, and speculate about a few reasons that subdued hues rule the road. Add a Little Color to Your Life: Shop for […]
Puffer Week in Colorado Is All About Idling Cars
When I saw that this week in Colorado was being called “Puffer Week,” you can imagine where my mind went. You might know the state is famous for a particular kind of smoke, but Puffer Week is actually about another source of exhaust — idling cars. Don’t Be A Puffer: Check out Chevrolet vehicles with […]
3 Summer Car Shows in Colorado
If you don’t have time to embark on a long road trip this summer, there are other (car-themed) ways to celebrate the season. Consider attending one or more of these classic car shows in the Centennial State. Hit the Road: Picturesque drives in Colorado Caffeine & Chrome – July 27 Sweet rides meet sweet treats […]
Review of Govee Car Interior Lights: Colorful, Affordable LED Strip Lights
Attractive, stylish cabin mood lighting on a budget
When I was a teenager, I often saw other people’s cars tricked out with cool accessories that lit them up like glow sticks at night. I wished I could have a car that looked like theirs, but I realized that it took a lot of money and effort to install lights like those. If you’ve […]
Colorado Now Follows California Car Emission Rules
The nation-spanning fight over car emissions rules is well underway. However, even as President Trump and his EPA are trying to strip California of its ability to make its own emissions rules, Colorado has announced it will join the states that follow California’s lead. This decision came on Friday from the Colorado Air Quality Control […]
Does The Color of Your Car Affect Your Insurance Premiums?
When you’re in the market to buy a car, there are many factors to consider for you to get the best deal and it extends far past the car itself. You also need to organize insurance. However, you might have heard the odd comment about the color of your car driving up your insurance premiums and wondered if it was true.
Autonomous Tech Could Mean Less Colorful Cars
Self-driving cars promise to lend greater convenience to daily life. However, they might also mean less colorful car exteriors in the near future. This is because the LIDAR systems on autonomous vehicles (AVs) have trouble detecting darker, less-reflective paint colors like black. You might think that white would be the best exterior for a vehicle, but […]
Self-Driving Cars Run Into Problems With Dark-Colored Cars
Think of the stereotypical “successful guy” car. Odds are, if you set aside the trope of the cherry red sports car, what you thought of was long, was low, and was black. Well, if that successful guy took his long, low, black car onto a road full of self-driving cars, when night fell he would […]
Paint Your Car a Color that Suits Your Budget, Personality, and Driving Future
Ever walk into a home improvement store and become overwhelmed by the infinite number of paint choices? Who knew there were so many blues in the world? Although picking a paint color for a car is not as involved as choosing one for your walls—car manufacturer’s list of available colors pale to the amount at […]
When Will We Get Freakin’ Colorful Tires on Our Cars?
Short answer: Not now. Long answer: I have no idea.
Our vehicles define us. We go to great lengths to find the perfect vehicle that matches our personality, whether it’s through the exterior color, interior features, or overall style. Shoot, some of us even name our vehicles as if they were immediate members of our families. There are many ways to customize our vehicles, from […]
Which Cars Are Offered in the Color Pink?
Whether you want to show off your support of breast cancer awareness/treatment efforts, or you just have a “vibrant” personality, you’re probably dreaming of owning a pink car some day. But how do you go about making that a reality? While we’d love to tell you that many automakers offer pink color options on their vehicles […]
You’d Be Surprised to Learn Which Color Car Gets the Most Tickets in Ohio
Hint: It’s not red
When I was shopping for my first car, I remember my mother telling me to stay away from a red exterior. Why? Because it’s the color that’s most likely to get pulled over. Turns out, my mom was wrong. According to a report from The Plain Dealer, the most ticketed car color in Ohio isn’t […]
Having Trouble Selling Your Car? You Should’ve Picked a Better Color
One of the very first qualities of a vehicle people notice is its color. As many of the cars, trucks, and SUVs on today’s market all look the same, body color is often how owners like to show their personality through their vehicle. Some people prefer a fierce, aggressive red while others prefer an affluent, sophisticated […]
Bleh: Car Buyers’ Color Choices Lean Towards Neutral Tones
A car is the perfect canvas to express who you are as an individual. Bumper stickers, family stick figures, and decals are great ways to show off your personality—but one of the best ways to do so is with your car’s color. Well, at least, it should be. According to PPG Industries’ North America color […]
Ricky Carmichael Checks Out 2016 Colorado Special Edition Trucks
With 15 Motocross and Supercross championships, Ricky Carmichael has earned the title of greatest Motocross racer of all time. If you’ve seen “The GOAT” race before, you are no doubt familiar with his prowess, but you really haven’t lived until you’ve watched him jump over the 2015 Ricky Carmichael Performance Concept truck, as he does […]