Later, it moved into the mid-size segment, retiring the popular ERJ-145 (though the production line on that aircraft is still open).

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He notes that Tissot sits in the highly profitable mid-market segment which the Swiss have cornered, and is associated with Swiss quality, not cheap gadgetry.

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The Japanese makers dominated the mid-sized car segment years, but lately, U.S. carmakers have been showering more love on their passenger cars, and it shows in their latest models like the Ford Fusion and Chevrolet Malibu, which are better-looking, better-equipped and more refined than their predecessors.

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Apple will still lag in the mid to low-cost segment, failing to garner strength outside of mature markets such as the U.S. and Western Europe.

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Apart from the high input cost environment, margins have been adversely affected by disproportionate growth in developing markets and mid-tier products, which have lower than segment average selling prices (ASPs) and lower demand for premium-priced products leading to an adverse product mix and a downward pressure on margins.

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Announcing the launch of a premium mid-sized coupe in the more accessible D-segment in the near future, the LF-CC reinforces Lexus' commitment to create more engaging, inspirational vehicles through attractive design, a superior driving experience and advanced technologies.

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Heading into 2013, sales will be led by emerging economies and the LED TV segment, which will expand its proportion of total TV sales into the mid-80 percent range.

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