MICHauto News

• Data Highlight: Automotive’s $225B Economic Contribution and Defining the Mobility Industry’s Impact

  In 2019, MICHauto released the Economic Contribution Study revealing the auto industry’s $225B contributions to the state’s economy. This year, the team will release a new report showcasing the mobility industry’s impact. Learn more.

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• MICHauto Voices Support for New Hands-Free Driving Legislation

  MICHauto this week applauded the recent re-introduction of bipartisan hands-free driving legislation in the Michigan House of Representatives as part of an ongoing effort over the past two years to enact updated statute for Michigan’s roadways. MICHauto previously testified in support of similar legislation during the 2019-2020 legislative session.

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• Town Hall Recap: Stellantis Voices in Action

  On Feb. 24, Stellantis held a second Voices in Action town hall.  Shane Karr, head of external affairs for NAFTA of Stellantis moderated the conversation with Hilary Cain, vice president of technology, innovation and mobility policy at Alliance Automotive Innovation, …

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• Data Highlight: COVID-19 and Michigan Automotive

  On Thursday, Feb. 25, the Detroit Regional Chamber released its annual State of the Region Report at the State of the Region virtual data presentation. The report highlights assets and rankings for the region, the economic impact of COVID-19, and the region’s key industries, including automotive and mobility, through 2020. The automotive and mobility spotlight within the report provides an overview of the industry through key metrics, case studies, and an updated industry footprint.

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• Magna International to open facility, invest $70.1M in St. Clair

  A division of Magna International plans to open a facility in the city of St. Clair to build battery enclosures for the 2022 GMC Hummer electric pickup, which will be produced at General Motors’ Factory Zero in Detroit and Hamtramck, …

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• CEO Spotlight: Joerg Weisgerber of HELLA

  Joerg Weisgerber is the chief executive officer of Hella Electronics North and South America. MICHauto had the chance to speak with Weisgerber and hear more about his leadership style and risk management techniques.

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• Millennials and Gen Z Key to Solving the Talent Challenge

  Building a strong workforce is critical for any business, but especially for the next generation of automobility as a high-tech, global, and growing industry. Our talent pipeline in the industry and across the state has been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing numbers of baby boomer retirements, and the rapid rise and continuing development of new advancing technologies. So how we do we promote, retain, and grow our talent pool?

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• CEO Spotlight: Wilm Uhlenbecker of Brose North America, Inc.

  Wilm Uhlenbecker is the president of Brose North America, Inc. MICHauto had the opportunity to talk with Uhlenbecker about his perspective on leadership and how he motivates his team when faced with even the most unpredictable obstacles. When is it …

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• Magna’s New CEO Discusses the Future of Mobility

  On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Detroit Economic Club (DEC) hosted Magna International Inc.’s new Chief Executive Officer, Seetarama (Swamy) Kotagiri, to discuss electrification, autonomous driving, and how the auto industry operated during the COVID-19 pandemic. With more than 169,000 employees …

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• LISTEN: Glenn Stevens Jr. and Lisa Lunsford on the CEO Coalition for Change

  Glenn Stevens Jr., executive director of MICHauto, and Lisa Lunsford, co-founder and CEO of Global Strategic Supply Solutions (GS3), joined Automotive News’ Steve Schmith on the Daily Drive Podcast to discuss the launch of the CEO Coalition for Change.

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