Daily Archives: October 10, 2013

Ford wants Vignale line to propel brand upmarket in Europe

Ford wants Vignale line to propel brand upmarket in Europe

Vignale badged cars will be priced like Ford’s performance ST models but attract different customers.
Volume automakers aim to move upmarket in Europe as a way to boost profits in a domestic market set to decline for a sixth consecutive year.

to win back sales from German premium brands Citroen, Ford, Renault move upscale

Aftermarket shops can promote services to customers using infograph

Models from Citroen’s upscale DS subbrand, such as the DS3, which competes with the Mini, sell for up to 40 percent more than Citroen’s equivalent non-DS variants.