Hi, I’m Matte: It’s everywhere. Matte is the new black, and matte black is, well, matte black. Sometimes it works. Often it doesn’t. Black works for me across the board, whether used on a Corvette, Truck, or one of a dozen Challengers. Gray works and looks great as a factory color on the F430 Scuderia, though there weren’t any at the show (Hamman showed a nice Grigio Medio) as well as on the new M3, particularly with black wheels. Once we get into colors however, opinions will vary. Olive green looked good on the Tundra, but not the Mustang GT; the massive red Silverado at the entrance to South hall was killer, but it would be difficult to imagine on say a Corvette or Challenger. I think the real question is what’s the staying power? It looks good now because it’s different, but I think eventually our desire for a classic deep shine will dub this a passing fancy. Time, as always, will tell.