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Gilded Public Vehicles

The Golden Bus is Plastered in 24-Karat Gold Leaf

— July 12, 2011 — Autos
Riding in style has been taken to a whole new level thanks to this Golden Bus. Forget about Porsche convertibles or Rolls Royce automobiles, as this luxurious 24-karat Golden Bus will satisfy all your cravings for the opulent.

Driving along the streets of Nanjing, China, the Golden Bus took to the streets earlier this year as a rather expensive promotion by a local Nanjing jewelry store. Instead of paying the usual 20,000 yuan (about $3,000), they paid nearly 10 times that in order to create the unique and luxurious Golden Bus.

Funny enough, the interior of the Golden Bus was left untouched. Meaning, it might look like money from the outside, but the inside is nothing too special. Nevertheless, everyone will be clamoring to get into this wicked vehicle due to its glamorous features.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Transportation - Companies can explore providing high-end transportation options to individuals and corporations who want to experience extravagant travel.
2. Gold Plated Products - Manufacturers can offer unique and luxurious products that are coated in high-quality gold leaf to attract high-end customers.
3. Unconventional Advertising - Marketers can experiment with unconventional advertising methods, such as creating flashy and opulent vehicles, to attract attention and generate buzz.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Vehicle - Luxury vehicle manufacturers can experiment with unique and unconventional vehicles to cater to high-end customers and differentiate themselves in the market.
2. Jewelry Retail - Jewelry retailers can explore unconventional advertising methods, such as creating flashier products or vehicles, to create buzz and draw attention to their brand.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can offer their services to high-end clients looking to create opulent and luxurious spaces, such as the interior of the Golden Bus, to showcase their wealth and status.
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