Economic Development

Companies to Invest $15.3M in Michigan, Including 500 Jobs in Highland Park
April 29, 2025Two businesses are investing a combined $15.3 million into the state, creating up to 543 jobs, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced…

Automobility Day at the Capitol 2025
April 24, 2025On April 22, MichAuto hosted its annual Automobility Day at the Capitol. Over thirty MichAuto investor companies met with legislators…

MichAuto Investor, Detroit Manufacturing Systems Plans on Acquiring Two Competitors
February 28, 2025Photo credit: Detroit Manufacturing Systems Crain’s Detroit Business Feb. 26, 2025 Kurt Nagl MichAuto investor Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS) announced…

Glenn Stevens Jr. Discusses New Tariffs on Michigan’s Big Show
February 3, 2025MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. joined "Michigan's Big Show" to discuss the impacts of new tariffs on Canada and…

Amatrol Partners With MichAuto to Develop New EV Battery Manufacturing Training Courses and Systems
January 22, 2025Amatrol partners with MichAuto to develop new EV battery manufacturing training courses and systems, alongside ATS Midwest. Read the news…

Michigan Cracks Top 10 in National Site Selection Ranking
November 7, 2024Michigan is a top 10 state for business climate, according to Site Selection Magazine. Learn more.

Politicization of EVs: An Existential Threat
October 7, 2024A recent statewide poll reveals significant contrasts and causes for concern for the future of automotive and mobility in Michigan.

How We Get There: A Mobility Technology Roadmap for the Detroit Region
September 19, 2024Glenn Stevens Jr. analyzes the results of GEM's Future Mobility Technology Study and its influence on Michigan's path to the…

Stellantis Invests More than $406 Million in Three Michigan Facilities to Execute Multi-Energy Strategy
September 11, 2024MichAuto Perspective: This significant investment by Stellantis in three Michigan assembly plants represents an important vote of confidence in our…

Applications for Statewide Startup Pitch Competition Now Open
August 20, 2024The State of Michigan has announced a startup pitch competition similar to “Shark Tank” to spark entrepreneurial innovation, connect innovators…

Let’s build Michigan’s automotive and mobility future together.
Join the only statewide cluster association that is promoting, retaining, and growing our signature industry.
Learn More