‘A sea of bland’: What happened to car colours?

If you’ve wondered why every car on Australian roads seems to be black, white or grey these days, you’re not alone. But why are brighter shades on the decline? Drive finds out.
I remember driving a car on my P-plates for the first time and seeing a range of red, yellow, green, blue and orange vehicles on my way to a classic McDonald’s run with my friends.That was only six years ago, but in 2025, it seems as though Australian roads are dominated by black, white or silver vehicle