Top: The forth-coming Audi A8. Notice the resemblance to the front of a train. That design trend started in Europe because their pedestrian safety laws forced vehicle fronts to be more horizontal and less pointy.
Bottom: Matte-finish paint seemed to be popping up in a few places among the cars we saw at the Denver Auto Show. My son Jay and I both liked the visual effect. (Left is a Lamborghini and right is a Lexus.)
I like the retro feel of the Audi grill. Never thought about pedestrian safety, but I suppose it makes sense.
The only cars I’ve had with a matte finish were 15–20 years old and rusty...
I haven’t seen these new matte finishes. Do they feel as they look, which to me is like flat paint? Or are they smooth & glossy feeling even if they don’t look that way? (I like the look!)
Alas — both cars were behind ropes. So I didn’t get to feel the finishes.
Sigh.