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FOLLOW UP: CARB says "Just kidding about banning black paint..."

To be completely fair, the California Air Resources Board never intended to ban black paint -- or any color of paint, for that matter. When devising ways to implement the Cool Cars Initiative, CARB couldn't find any dark paints that passed the 20% solar reflectivity test, which others took to mean that CARB would be banning them. Not so, says a CARB spokesman: "We are by no means interested in banning or restricting car colors." For now, CARB is sticking with the reflective glass portion of the initiative, which would add a reflective clear ... Read more →

California to reduce carbon emissions by... banning black cars?! Jeremy Korzeniewski

In a move that will likely get California's consumers in a huff, impending legislation may soon restrict the paint color options for Golden State residents looking for their next new vehicle. The ...

Need a paint job? $50 will do it Chris Tutor

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FOLLOW UP: CARB says "Just kidding about banning black paint..." 8 months ago on Autoblog

To be completely fair, the California Air Resources Board never intended to ban black paint -- or any color of paint, for that matter. When devising ways to implement the Cool Cars Initiative, CARB couldn't find any dark paints that passed the 20% solar reflectivity test, which others took to mean ...

California to reduce carbon emissions by... banning black cars?! 8 months ago on Autoblog

In a move that will likely get California's consumers in a huff, impending legislation may soon restrict the paint color options for Golden State residents looking for their next new vehicle. The specific colors that are currently on the chopping block are all dark hues, with the worst offender ...

Need a paint job? $50 will do it 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image for a gallery showing the paint job's progression var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/offbeat_news/The_50_paint_job_for_your_car_n_apply_in_driveway_with_rollers_PIC'; I'm a big fan of the flat-black rat rod scene. A 1930s-era Ford with minimal aesthetic improvements contrasted ...






Autoblog Podcast #155: 'Twas the night before LA...

Chris, Dan, and Editor Paukert go over some LA Preview action and quietly whoop it up on the podcast.

 
 

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