By The Detroit News Comments Sergio Pininfarina, honorary chairman of the Pininfarina Group that he ran for many years, died Monday night at his home in Turin, the firm said Tuesday. He was 85. The board joined the family in mourning the death of Pininfarina, who expanded the firm renowned for its elegant car designs, and who became one of Italy's leading industrialists and statesmen. In a notice on its website, the company said Pininfarina led with a "steady hand, bringing the business in the world, following the tradition of elegance and style constantly renewed with the highest standards of innovation and harmonious beauty." Auto executives offered their own tributes. "With the passing of...
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