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‘Most stunning’ estate sale at the home of late Ford CEO Donald Petersen postponed on final day

The sale, hosted by AOM Estate Sales, will be at the “Aerie” estate, the 9,000-square-foot home in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

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April 27, 2025 12:46 PM
Daily 5 report for April 25: Public gets a rare glimpse at the personal home of an automotive titan; final day of sale postponed

The late Ford CEO Don Petersen's 9,000-square-foot home in Michigan is the scene of a huge estate sale this weekend.

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April 27, 2025 12:38 PM
Q&A: Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda talks about biggest challenge, top wish for son, Toyota EV sports cars

Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda traces his family's role in the company and the future of electric vehicles and sports cars.

April 27, 2025 10:00 AM
Akio Toyoda safeguards family’s legacy while looking to Toyota’s future

Toyota chairman reflects on his family’s game-changing contributions to the global auto industry as Automotive News salutes the founding family with a Centennial Award.

April 27, 2025 10:00 AM
Gentex halts China mirror sales as tariff chaos cuts revenue forecast

Michigan-based Gentex halted mirror production for Chinese automotive customers, citing what CEO Steve Downing called the “current and expected tariff escalation in the China market.”

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April 26, 2025 10:59 AM
Nissan upping U.S. Rogue production 56% to skirt import tariffs

According to a supplier memo, Nissan will build 172,533 Rogues at its Tennessee factory — or 62,164 more than its pre-tariff forecast — in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.

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April 26, 2025 12:33 AM
Agency eases some self-driving safety rules, sending Tesla stock soaring

The Trump administration announced that it aims to speed deployment of self-driving vehicles by exempting some from certain safety requirements and easing rules requiring reporting of safety incidents.

April 25, 2025 07:54 PM
GM recalling some full-size pickups, SUVs for V-8 engine defect

The recall includes the 2021-24 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups and Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade SUVs with the 6.2-liter V-8 L87 engine.

April 25, 2025 06:53 PM
Tariff safety net: AutoNation leans on fixed ops, F&I, used-vehicle sales

AutoNation should see a relatively muted impact from tariffs because of its focus on diversifying revenue sources, CEO Mike Manley said.

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April 25, 2025 05:10 PM
Vehicle leasing company offers new revenue streams for dealership group

One way dealerships can diversify and boost their bottom lines is to launch a vehicle leasing company, something Tamaroff Group in metro Detroit has done.

April 25, 2025 04:00 PM
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