---
title: "Paint With All the Colors of NYIAS: The Most Colorful Cars of the 2018 New York Auto Show"
description: "Are we doomed to a future devoid of fun colors? A stroll around the floor at the New York International Auto Show suggests otherwise."
date: "2018-03-29"
modified: "2018-03-29"
authors:
  - name: "Kyle Cheromcha"
    job_title: "Editor-in-Chief"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/kyle-cheromcha"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/19741/paint-with-all-the-colors-of-nyias-the-most-colorful-cars-of-the-2018-new-york-auto-show"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "car color"
  - "colors"
  - "new york auto show"
  - "NYIAS"
  - "Paint"
---

# Paint With All the Colors of NYIAS: The Most Colorful Cars of the 2018 New York Auto Show

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It's no secret that new cars today aren't nearly as colorful as they were in the past. To walk onto a dealer lot 20 or 30 years ago was to stroll through a veritable artist's palette of wild, vibrant hues spanning the entire visual spectrum. But times have changed; today, more than two-thirds of cars sold around the world are either black, white, or gray. So are we doomed to a future devoid of fun colors? A stroll around the floor at the [New York International Auto Show](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/19708/at-new-york-auto-show-2019-nissan-altima-steals-bmw-interior-sticks-it-to-accord-camry>) suggests otherwise.

To be sure, color choices are still important and can make or break a model's success. According to an annual survey conducted by automotive paint supplier PPG, [60 percent of consumers](<https://corporate.ppg.com/Media/Newsroom/2016/PPG-announces-most-popular-automotive-colors-2016>) say a car's color is a "major factor" in their decision to buy one. Carmakers recognize this, and still see fit to offer a host of [specialized (and expensive) paint options](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/13470/theres-an-ultra-limited-97000-paint-option-available-for-the-porsche-911-turbo-s>) to go along with the requisite 50 shades of gray that people continue to demand.

That's why there's still some hope for our technicolor dreams. One bright spot: PPG has found that blue is rising in popularity as a wide array of automakers have added specialized models and hues that get people excited. Take the Lexus LC500 [and its much-hyped "Structural Blue" paint,](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/15034/the-lexus-lcs-blue-paint-took-15-years-to-develop>) which the company took 15 years to develop in its quest to make it as blue as possible. Seriously.

Or take a look at what we found in the halls of this week's New York Auto Show, where nearly every manufacturer had at least one car or truck decked out in a crazy color that really caught our eye. Enjoy the gallery below, and remember: Not everything is black and white.

![message-editor%2F1522341109134-img\_1311.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341109134-img_1311.jpg>)
*BMW i8 Roadster in E-Copper, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341119259-img\_1266.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341119259-img_1266.jpg>)
*Audi RS5 Sportback in Sonomagrun Metallic, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341127334-img\_1272.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341127334-img_1272.jpg>)
*Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce in Misano Blue, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341154516-img\_1338.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341154516-img_1338.jpg>)
*Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 in Sebring Orange, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341179235-img\_1354.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341179235-img_1354.jpg>)
*Ford Mustang Bullitt in Dark Highland Green, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341194936-img\_1286.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341194936-img_1286.jpg>)
*Jaguar I-Pace in Photon Red, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341165682-img\_1269.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341165682-img_1269.jpg>)
*Cadillac XT4 in Autumn Metallic, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341205854-img\_1278.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341205854-img_1278.jpg>)
*Honda Civic Si in Energy Green, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341226025-img\_1323.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341226025-img_1323.jpg>)
*Lexus LC500 in Structural Blue, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341233726-img\_1256.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341233726-img_1256.jpg>)
*Audi RS5 Coupe in Nardo Grey, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341242910-img\_1250.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341242910-img_1250.jpg>)
*Lincoln Aviator in Flight Blue, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341258579-img\_1336.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341258579-img_1336.jpg>)
*Kia K900 in White, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341268816-img\_1351.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341268816-img_1351.jpg>)
*Hyundai Kona in Lime Twist, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341284453-img\_1276.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341284453-img_1276.jpg>)
*Toyota Corolla Hatchback in Rival Blue, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341300853-img\_1282.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341300853-img_1282.jpg>)
*Mazda Kai Concept in Soul Red, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341293752-img\_1305.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341293752-img_1305.jpg>)
*BMW M6 Gran Coupe in British Racing Green, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341321640-img\_1288.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341321640-img_1288.jpg>)
*Land Rover Range Rover SVR in Estoril Blue, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341333043-img\_1330.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341333043-img_1330.jpg>)
*Kia Stinger in Cream Orange, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341338362-img\_1301.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341338362-img_1301.jpg>)
*BMW M5 in Frozen Red, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341348794-img\_1341.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341348794-img_1341.jpg>)
*Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in Summit White, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341389670-img\_1308.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341389670-img_1308.jpg>)
*BMW Alpina B7 in Alpina Blue, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341591863-img\_1249.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341591863-img_1249.jpg>)
*Jaguar/Waymo I-Pace in White, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341609799-img\_1344.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341609799-img_1344.jpg>)
*Dodge Challenger in Yellow Jacket, *Kyle Cheromcha**

![message-editor%2F1522341615984-img\_1359.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/message-editor/1522341615984-img_1359.jpg>)
*Ford Focus RS in Nitrous Blue, Ford Mustang in Orange Fury, *Kyle Cheromcha**

## Author
Overseeing an expert staff of writers and editors from his lair in Los Angeles, Kyle shapes The Drive’s singular approach to covering the automotive industry and car culture. He’s been with the site as a writer since 2017, taking over as editor in 2019. On a daily basis, Kyle is responsible for directing The Drive's editorial news and car review content strategies, setting special coverage priorities, managing complex reporting projects, and ensuring what you read on the page meets our high internal standards for quality and trustworthiness. He is also the executive producer of The Drive's YouTube channel, which was relaunched in February 2024 to great acclaim and has accumulated over 14M new views in its first year back on the scene. He hosts a biweekly series on the channel where he breaks down fascinating and complicated stories from the automotive world.

### Author social links  
[Bluesky](<https://bsky.app/profile/kylecheromcha.bsky.social>)  
[Instagram](<https://www.instagram.com/kylecheromcha>)  
[LinkedIn](<https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-cheromcha-1550248a/>)