(December 4, 2012) NEW YORK — Lincoln, the luxury automotive brand, has announced the launch of its new advertising campaign: “Introducing the Lincoln Motor Company.”
 
 Lincoln was originally called the Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, when Edsel Ford signed the agreement purchasing the company from its founder Henry Leland. During its early years, Edsel worked with numerous custom-body suppliers to make Lincoln one of the most distinctive luxury brands in the industry, with motorcars that were urbane, sleek and elegant — the epitome of understated luxury.

(December 4, 2012) BREA, Calif. — American Suzuki, which is leaving the U.S. market, on Monday reported November 2012 sales of 2,224 units, a 22% increase compared to the same period last year led by SX4 sales, which rose 42% year-over-year.

(December 4, 2012) DETROIT — The GMC Terrain’s November sales were the best ever, with retail sales up 28 percent and total sales up 44 percent. The small SUV is also on track for its best year ever in retail and total sales.

GMC ended November with year-over-year retail sales down 3 percent for the month. Total sales in November were up 1 percent.

(December 3, 2012) Honda, BMW, Volkswagen, Toyota and Chrysler set the pace as automakers reported higher November sales in what was another strong month for the industry.

Industry sales climbed 15 percent last month to more than 1.14 million units — topping forecasts. U.S. light-vehicle sales were expected to rise 12 percent in November to 1.11 million units, based on the average estimate from 10 analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.