2016-07: Colors

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Japan is the world’s third largest car market (behind China and the U.S.).

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People love their cars…

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… and they especially love unique car colors.

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Bright yellow is common.

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It’s easy to find in the parking lot…

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…and you can’t miss yellow on the streets.

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This can’t be missed for many reasons.

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Color imagination is limitless.

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Pink? Why not?

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It works for any brand…

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… even Porsche.

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But pink is not just limited to cars…

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Heavy trucks come in a colorful variety…

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…all kinds of trucks.

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There is no reason for drab grey…

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… bright blue livens the roadways.

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Even cement mixers span the color spectrum.

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Look at all these choices.

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I wonder who was the first to expand the palette.

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Grey does not exist.

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Who would have guessed so much variety was available?

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… even multi-colored.

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From massive – to MINI.

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Classic MINI’s are often seen in Tokyo.

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These cars are tiny…

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… but the model range varies for those who want more space.

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This is my favorite MINI photo… clearly a hard-core MINI fan with identical paint schemes for both the classic and modern MINI.

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Toyotas come in a rainbow of colors.

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Would you want to own a mauve car?

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How about orange?

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Orange is more common than you would think.

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Orange is the new black.

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Could this car name work in the U.S.?

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Sports cars are using blue… Porsche in this example…

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… BMW M…

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… even Ferrari.

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Perhaps Bentley selected this color to increase the sporty flair.

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Oops! It doesn’t work for every model.

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And finally, even cyclists like bright colors. Notice the pink rims, pink seat, pink handlebar grips and even a matching pink bike lock.  Now that’s color coordination.  Enjoy.  ts