Today in luxury marketing:
BMWs and other luxury cars leave pickups in the dust
Luxury cars may be replacing pickups as the American ride of choice. U.S. drivers are clamoring for BMWs, Audis, and Infinitis this year, buying plush vehicles at a far faster pace than other cars or even the traditional favorite Ford F-150, Business Week reports.
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