Automotive
July 20, 2017
Jaguar entered the SUV field with the F-Pace. Image credit: Jaguar
By Sarah Jones
A combination of more affordable models and an increased focus on sport utility vehicles has helped luxury brands grow their market share in the broader automotive sector this year, according to a new report from Edmunds.
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