article_snippet: Then the name vanished amid an invasion of newer luxury cars from Europe and Asia.
article_snippet: Ford had acquired other luxury brands such as Jaguar and Volvo.
article_snippet: Ford also underestimated the threat posed by German rivals, who were expanding their lineups, and newer Japanese luxury brands.
article_snippet: By 2000, Lexus was the top-selling luxury brand in the U.S.; next year, BMW was.
article_snippet: The midsize MKZ was the brand's top seller.