Commerce
December 12, 2013
By Joe McCarthy
Some luxury automotive brands are ramping up promotions for lifestyle products to capitalize on the gift-giving frenzy, but beneath this temporary push is an ambition for strong product lines in categories beyond their stomping ground.
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