Straightline

And now it can be revealed. The new black is, um, black.

Chrome wheels have been over for many years, if not forever. (Are you listening, GM?) Even sporty matte anthracite rims are looking a little dated these days. What you need, you man, are jet-black wheels -- glossy painted black wheels. They look su-weet.

Disclaimer: Possibly, in this case, their extreme coolness had to do with the pure white Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 to which they were bolted. Your old Ford Aspire might not look quite as wicked in the same get-up. -- Daniel Pund, Senior Editor, Detroit