It can be interesting to examine what a particular car says about the person behind the wheel. More than 200 million drivers are licensed in the United States and Canada, and these drivers choose their vehicles for a variety of reasons. Some choose vehicles because of their utility, while others select a particular car or truck because of the message it conveys. Very often drivers will idealize their vehicles, lending them human qualities or naming them as if they were a friend. Sometimes owners will seek attributes in a vehicle that mirror their own self-image. “A car says a lot about a person,” says Dr. Charles Kenny, a consum- er psychologist who studies car buyers and their needs. It’s a reflec- tion of who you are.” Just think about the once-popular minivan. Minivans once conveyed the image of the ideal family vehicle driven primarily by mothers. But in recent years, minivan sales have dipped so much that certain brands no longer produce them. Many drivers no longer want to present the image that comes with driving a minivan, compelling many to opt for crossovers and SUVs instead. Although there are some stereotypes attached to own- ing certain vehicles, some truths lie beyond the jokes and banter. Sports car owners can be flashy and crave atten- tion. They may want to live on the edge with high speed or know their sleek rides will impress others on the road. High-end roadsters may make a statement about finan- cial status as well, as such cars are often among the most expensive vehicles on the road. Sedan owners may be especially practical people, as sedans are large enough to fit a number of passengers, but they’re also affordable and tend to boast good fuel econo- my. Drivers of compacts and economy cars could fall into two categories. There are those who are just starting out financially and may not be able to afford a larger vehicle, while others choose economy cars, particularly hybrids and electric subcompacts, because such vehicles tend to be more eco-friendly. Sport-utility vehicles premiered as vehicles designed for sporting and off-roading. Not too long ago it was rare to see too many trucks on the roadways. Now you’d be hard- pressed to find roadways that aren’t flooded with SUVs. Mid-sized SUVs have become the new minivan, making SUVs some of the most popular vehicles on the roads. Functionality is the backbone of trucks. Truck owners generally have driven pickups most of their lives and tend to live in more rural areas. Some will outfit their trucks with larger tires and lift kits, and these drivers could be looking for power and attention on the road. Luxury vehicles from manufacturers like Lexus, Audi, Acura, BMW, and Jaguar are largely driven by white collar professionals who have the cash to afford vehicles with all the bells and whistles. Luxury cars turn heads and can be status symbols. However, some luxury cars have become more attainable for those who purchase preowned or lease, making it difficult to tell who might be behind the wheel. It’s not just the make or model of a car that can say a lot about its driver. Vehicle color also says a lot. For example, silver hints at a prestigious or elegant person. White cars are for those who like things clean and enjoy pristine surroundings. Red cars indicate flashy people who are willing to take risks, while orange cars are driven by those who are artistic and daring. Browns and beiges can indicate drivers who are down to earth and natural. A vehicle can say many things about a driver before he or she even speaks a word. Your Vehicle May Offer Insight on Your Personality T hough books should never be judged by their covers, very often individuals judge others by the clothes they wear, the home they live in and even the car they drive. The color of a vehicle can say a lot about its driver. In fact, automo- tive experts say color affects drivers’ decisions when they’re buying new vehicles. In 2015, a survey from PPG Automotive Coatings found the color palette of black, silver, gray, and white makes up 75 percent of new cars on the road. White has been the most popular car color for years, perhaps because neutral tones tend to look new for years, improving resale value as a result. The Pantone Color Institute periodically highlights popular trends in colors for home decorating, graphic design, fashion, and much more. Their experts know a thing about what color can say about a person. Here’s a look at how drivers may perceive themselves (and how others view them) based on their color choices in vehicles, cour- tesy of Pantone, NerdWallet, Thrillist, and Today.com. · White: This color - perhaps thanks to the popularity of Apple prod- ucts - can often project a persona of a diligent, hardworking person. White is a dependable color that also is sleek and modern. Many people who prefer white also like the purity of the color and its per- ceived cleanliness. · Black: Black vehicles have stood the test of time as status symbols. Those who purchase black cars may view them as classic and power- ful. Black also conveys elegance. That’s why limousines and hired cars are often black. · Silver: Silver cars may have futuristic connotations because of their metallic hues. Silver vehicles also can be elegant and prestigious. A certain element of modernity is associated with silver cars and trucks. · Gray: People who choose gray vehicles may be less concerned about status and more interested in a vehicle that blends in with the crowd. This no-nonsense hue could be ideal for cautious, even-keeled drivers who like to go with the flow. · Blue: Light blue to mid-blue cars convey a sense of calm and cool- ness. Blue is a dependable color and may indicate the person behind the wheel is friendly. Dark blue can be a confidence-booster and also signal authority, as many police cruisers and law enforcement uni- forms feature deep blue. · Red: People who own red cars probably like flash and attention. They’re likely magnetic personalities who enjoy standing out in a crowd. · Brown/beige: These earth-toned shades may indicate a person who is not pretentious, but easygoing and fiscally responsible. Reliabil- ity and comfort is prized above flashiness for those who go brown and beige. · Green: Green cars indicate owners who have a very strong sense of self and care little about what others think of them. They may be the people who march to the beat of their own drums. But the popularity of green cars peaked in the 1990s, so fewer green cars may be on the road today than in the past. What Car Colors May Say About Drivers C ars and trucks may be modes of transportation, but many people see their vehicles as extensions of their personalities.
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It can be interesting to examine what a particular car says about the person behind the wheel. More than 200 million drivers are licensed in the United States and Canada, and these drivers choose their vehicles for a variety of reasons. Some choose vehicles because of their utility, while others select a particular car or truck because of the message it conveys. Very often drivers will idealize their vehicles, lending them human qualities or naming them as if they were a friend. Sometimes owners will seek attributes in a vehicle that mirror their own self-image.
“A car says a lot about a person,” says Dr. Charles Kenny, a consum-er psychologist who studies car buyers and their needs. It’s a reflec-tion of who you are.”
Just think about the once-popular minivan. Minivans once conveyed the image of the ideal family vehicle driven primarily by mothers. But in recent years, minivan sales have dipped so much that certain brands no longer produce them. Many drivers no longer want to present the image that comes with driving a minivan, compelling many to opt for crossovers and SUVs instead.
Although there are some stereotypes attached to own-ing certain vehicles, some truths lie beyond the jokes and banter. Sports car owners can be flashy and crave atten-tion. They may want to live on the edge with high speed or know their sleek rides will impress others on the road. High-end roadsters may make a statement about finan-cial status as well, as such cars are often among the most expensive vehicles on the road.
Sedan owners may be especially practical people, as sedans are large enough to fit a number of passengers, but they’re also affordable and tend to boast good fuel econo-my.
Drivers of compacts and economy cars could fall into two categories. There are those who are just starting out financially and may not be able to afford a larger vehicle, while others choose economy cars, particularly hybrids and electric subcompacts, because such vehicles tend to be more eco-friendly.
Sport-utility vehicles premiered as vehicles designed for sporting and off-roading. Not too long ago it was rare to see too many trucks on the roadways. Now you’d be hard-pressed to find roadways that aren’t flooded with SUVs. Mid-sized SUVs have become the new minivan, making SUVs some of the most popular vehicles on the roads.
Functionality is the backbone of trucks. Truck owners generally have driven pickups most of their lives and tend
to live in more rural areas. Some will outfit their trucks with larger tires and lift kits, and these drivers could be looking for power and attention on the road.
Luxury vehicles from manufacturers like Lexus, Audi, Acura, BMW, and Jaguar are largely driven by white collar professionals who have the cash to afford vehicles with all the bells and whistles. Luxury cars turn heads and can be status symbols. However, some luxury cars have become more attainable for those who purchase preowned or lease, making it difficult to tell who might be behind the wheel.
It’s not just the make or model of a car that can say a lot about its driver. Vehicle color also says a lot. For example, silver hints at a prestigious or elegant person. White cars are for those who like things clean and enjoy pristine surroundings. Red cars indicate flashy people who are willing to take risks, while orange cars are driven by those who are artistic and daring. Browns and beiges can indicate drivers who are down to earth and natural.
A vehicle can say many things about a driver before he or she even speaks a word.
Your Vehicle May Offer Insight on Your PersonalityThough books should never be judged by their covers, very often individuals judge others by the clothes they
wear, the home they live in and even the car they drive.
The color of a vehicle can say a lot about its driver. In fact, automo-tive experts say color affects drivers’ decisions when they’re buying new vehicles. In 2015, a survey from PPG Automotive Coatings found the color palette of black, silver, gray, and white makes up 75 percent of new cars on the road. White has been the most popular car color for years, perhaps because neutral tones tend to look new for years, improving resale value as a result.
The Pantone Color Institute periodically highlights popular trends in colors for home decorating, graphic design, fashion, and much more. Their experts know a thing about what color can say about a person. Here’s a look at how drivers may perceive themselves (and how others view them) based on their color choices in vehicles, cour-tesy of Pantone, NerdWallet, Thrillist, and Today.com.
· White: This color - perhaps thanks to the popularity of Apple prod-ucts - can often project a persona of a diligent, hardworking person. White is a dependable color that also is sleek and modern. Many people who prefer white also like the purity of the color and its per-ceived cleanliness.
· Black: Black vehicles have stood the test of time as status symbols. Those who purchase black cars may view them as classic and power-ful. Black also conveys elegance. That’s why limousines and hired cars are often black.
· Silver: Silver cars may have futuristic connotations because of their metallic hues. Silver vehicles also can be elegant and prestigious. A certain element of modernity is associated with silver cars and
trucks.
· Gray: People who choose gray vehicles may be less concerned about status and more interested in a vehicle that blends in with the crowd. This no-nonsense hue could be ideal for cautious, even-keeled drivers who like to go with the flow.
· Blue: Light blue to mid-blue cars convey a sense of calm and cool-ness. Blue is a dependable color and may indicate the person behind the wheel is friendly. Dark blue can be a confidence-booster and also signal authority, as many police cruisers and law enforcement uni-forms feature deep blue.
· Red: People who own red cars probably like flash and attention. They’re likely magnetic personalities who enjoy standing out in a crowd.
· Brown/beige: These earth-toned shades may indicate a person who is not pretentious, but easygoing and fiscally responsible. Reliabil-ity and comfort is prized above flashiness for those who go brown and beige.
· Green: Green cars indicate owners who have a very strong sense of self and care little about what others think of them. They may be the people who march to the beat of their own drums. But the popularity of green cars peaked in the 1990s, so fewer green cars may be on the road today than in the past.
What Car Colors May Say About DriversCars and trucks may be modes of transportation, but many people see their vehicles as extensions of their
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Don’t forget to consider the costs of tax, title, registration and insur-ance for your new car. Assorted fees and other costs will add roughly 10 percent to the purchase price.
Once you’ve established a price limit, steer clear of vehicles that barely squeeze under the threshold. Leave yourself some wiggle room and shop for a less fl ashy vehicle with lower mileage or an older one in tip-top shape. You wouldn’t want to buy the car of your dreams only to have it drain your bank account because you didn’t factor in all of the costs of ownership.
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