Bling Dynasty, The Sequel

Bertel Schmitt
by Bertel Schmitt

Did we say that golden cars are all the rage in China? Rage? It’s an epidemic! Carnewschina is following the rapidly developing story. Latest gold find: A Lamborghini Gallardo LP-560 2, unearthed in Shijiazhiang, capital of Hebei Province.

This city is known for its black gold: Coal. Some people became very rich after coal mines were privatized. If you’ve got it – flaunt it.

Bertel Schmitt
Bertel Schmitt

Bertel Schmitt comes back to journalism after taking a 35 year break in advertising and marketing. He ran and owned advertising agencies in Duesseldorf, Germany, and New York City. Volkswagen A.G. was Bertel's most important corporate account. Schmitt's advertising and marketing career touched many corners of the industry with a special focus on automotive products and services. Since 2004, he lives in Japan and China with his wife <a href="http://www.tomokoandbertel.com"> Tomoko </a>. Bertel Schmitt is a founding board member of the <a href="http://www.offshoresuperseries.com"> Offshore Super Series </a>, an American offshore powerboat racing organization. He is co-owner of the racing team Typhoon.

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  • Robert.Walter Robert.Walter on Aug 28, 2011

    Silly me! And here all the time I was thinking the rise in the price of gold was due to criminal finance organizations and irresponsible governments.

    • Eldard Eldard on Aug 28, 2011

      No. As long as the dollar is in the toilet, investors will park on gold and yen. That Lambo looks like it sucks all the ambient light around it. Give me that orange one anytime.

  • MrWhopee MrWhopee on Aug 29, 2011

    Wow, I must say, it actually looks good! Unlike that golden Bimmer a few post back. I guess it depends on the car. THe Gallardo wears its new golden skin very well. You know, if you're rich from coal mines, wouldn't it makes more sense to paint your Gallardo coal-like matte black?

  • Joe This is called a man in the middle attack and has been around for years. You can fall for this in a Starbucks as easily as when you’re charging your car. Nothing new here…
  • AZFelix Hilux technical, preferably with a swivel mount.
  • ToolGuy This is the kind of thing you get when you give people faster internet.
  • ToolGuy North America is already the greatest country on the planet, and I have learned to be careful about what I wish for in terms of making changes. I mean, if Greenland wants to buy JDM vehicles, isn't that for the Danes to decide?
  • ToolGuy Once again my home did not catch on fire and my fire extinguisher(s) stayed in the closet, unused. I guess I threw my money away on fire extinguishers.(And by fire extinguishers I mean nuclear missiles.)
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