Two outlets report on a historical look at car colour preferences in Britain since 1900, highlighting how consumer tastes have changed over time. The coverage describes how grey has emerged as the leading colour choice in the present day, framing this as part of a broader shift in what drivers select and why. The articles link modern preferences to factors such as the influence of the technology sector in California (“Silicone Valley”) and to the role of future resale values. They argue that drivers and manufacturers increasingly consider how colours will perform in the second-hand market, which can affect purchasing decisions for new vehicles. While the outlets focus on the present-day position of grey, they also present the wider historical context of changing popularity across different periods. Together, the reports suggest that car colour trends do not remain static and are shaped by a mix of cultural and economic considerations, including perceptions about durability, marketability, and resale value. The articles do not present additional competing explanations beyond these themes.