Join MICHauto, in partnership with CADIA, for the CEO Coalition for Change launch event on Jan. 25 at 11:30 a.m. The CEO Coalition for Change is a group of automotive CEOs committed to taking action to make meaningful strides in diversity, equity, and …
Continue ReadingThe MICHauto Automobility Asset Map highlights the automotive and mobility assets throughout the state of Michigan. The map directory of assets is categorized by OEM Headquarters and research and development centers, OEM assembly plants, deployments and proving grounds, mobility assets, top suppliers, entrepreneur resources, component assembly plants, universities, and transportation. Learn more about this interactive resource.
Continue ReadingIn a special convening on Jan.13, MICHauto investor CEOs had an opportunity to connect virtually with Jonathan Jennings, vice president of Global Commodity Purchasing and Supplier Technical Assistance for Ford Motor Company. View a recap of the exclusive conversation.
Continue ReadingJay Sandhu is the chief executive director for NYX, LLC, a market-leading provider of interior, under-hood, and technology solutions for the automotive industry. MICHauto had the chance to speak with Sandhu and hear more about his achievements and motivations. What …
Continue ReadingIn the past year, we have witnessed more tragedy and triumph than we could have ever imagined. Throughout my career in the automotive industry, I have never seen people and companies do what has …
Continue ReadingLisa Lunsford is the co-founder and CEO of Global Strategic Supply Solutions (GS3), a supply chain integrator providing metal-form manufacturing and light assembly services since 2010. In September, Lunsford was named chair of the MICHauto Board of Directors. MICHauto had the opportunity to speak with Lunsford and hear about her professional accomplishments, inspirations, and more.
Continue ReadingFor the first time in 68 years, the APMA Conference was held virtually Nov. 18-20 to focus on Canada’s renaissance in automotive. Much like neighboring Detroit, Canada is focusing on zero emissions by 2050 and working with OEMs and research partners to progress in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association opened the three-day event by celebrating the recent commitments of Ford Motor Company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and General Motors Co. (GM) to grow the automotive ecosystem and focus on EVs. The 72 industry experts participating in the conference walked through the opportunities, threats, challenges, and aspirations of the sector.
Continue ReadingThe vehicles of yesterday and the new innovations of next-generation mobility have been brought to life through innovative design and manufacturing processes. Today, Industry 4.0 and Mobility go hand in hand – one enabling the other. Walking through today’s engineering and manufacturing centers you will see robots, additive manufacturing, augmented reality, and other cutting-edge technologies. In both the plants and vehicles there are two major common technologies: connectivity of the internet of things and cybersecurity. Today’s data-driven, automated, and extremely connected plants are producing vehicles enabled by tens of millions of lines of code that must be protected by the latest in cybersecurity technology.
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 has had significant negative impacts on Michigan’s economy and workforce. In April 2020, during the first lockdown order, the unemployment rate in Michigan jumped from 4.0% in March 2020 to 23.6%. Rates have slowly decreased to 8.2% in September …
Continue ReadingOn Tuesday, Nov. 17, MICHauto hosted a takeover of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement’s CADIA Connects series. In the session, Carolyn Sauer, senior director of MICHauto, had the opportunity to virtually sit down with Dennis W. Archer Jr., CEO of Ignition Media Group and president and founding partner of Archer Corporate Services, to discuss the current impact of COVID-19 on small businesses and restaurants, the racial injustice inflection point we are in, and the future of Detroit.
Continue ReadingJoin the session, Why Invest in Partnerships, Nov. 20 at 2:45 p.m. to hear from MICHauto Senior Director Carolyn Sauer during the 2020 APMA Annual Conference. Based in the Windsor-Detroit channel, this panel explores the opportunities that blossom from bi-national partnerships and investments. Listen to mobility experts from Canada and the U.S. discuss the importance of their cross-border relationships.
Continue ReadingMICHauto hosted a virtual town hall with investors featuring guest speakers Ron Fournier, president of Truscott Rossman, and David Palsrok, government policy advisor for Dykema. Fournier and Palsrok shared a review of the post-election automotive impact from the federal and state levels, highlighting several changes to the new legislative body and what can be expected over the short-term. MICHauto’s Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. moderated the conversation and Q&A.
Continue ReadingFor over 20 years, Automotive News has been monitoring the progress of women within the automotive industry, naming industry leaders every five years since 2000. This year Automotive News announced their fifth 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry list, featuring female executives from 72 companies. Automotive News chose from hundreds of powerful female executives to select 100 to be named to this year’s list for their exemplary work in the industry, the impact they have had on the health and direction of their businesses, and the arc of their career.
Continue ReadingOn Nov. 12, MICHauto hosted the Detroit Mobility Solutions Coalition, a collaborative effort between stakeholders to provide plans and updates on the mobility ecosystem in Detroit. The group, which was initially formed in December 2016, meets to share plans, events, and actions to advance technology and solutions in the mobility space.
Continue ReadingThe automotive industry finds itself at a defining moment with regard to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our companies’ futures depend on our ability to attract, retain and develop talent. The growth, sustainability and financial well-being of our industry is directly …
Continue Reading“A Biden presidency would likely bring less volatility to the communication process and trade,” said Glenn Stevens, executive director of MICHauto, a division of the Detroit Regional Chamber. “That is something the industry really needs and wants, which is an active line of communication with policymakers and dialogue on an ongoing basis. The industry needs stability because it is a capital-intensive, global business.”
Continue ReadingAs election results continue to roll in, there is no question that our automotive and mobility industry will be impacted. In spite of a few unexpected developments, MICHauto sees that several of our industry voices and strongest advocates will remain for another term, providing the consistency we need to keep moving our state forward.
Continue ReadingNorth American car and truck production came to a halt in April 2020 when manufacturing facilities and plants were forced to shut down due to COVID-19. Production numbers in the North America dropped dramatically from 1,056,117 in March 2020 to …
Continue ReadingOctober 25, 2020 Crain’s Detroit By: Rick Haglund Michigan’s automakers and the hundreds of parts suppliers who support them have a lot riding on the outcome of the Nov. 3 presidential election. Decisions by the next president and Congress on …
Continue ReadingGovernor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the following appointments to the Michigan Council on Future Mobility and Electrification which will work to ensure Michigan continues to be the world leader in future mobility, including autonomous and connected vehicle technology, electric powertrain technology and charging infrastructure, and shared and transit mobility option.
Continue ReadingSince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain resilience has come into sharp focus for many manufacturing companies. Over the last few months, MICHauto investor Foley has collected insights on supply chain issues to provide guidance on how companies can enhance the assessment of their supply chain’s resilience.
Continue ReadingA leading lineup of automotive industry and education experts discussed the long-term talent impact of COVID-19 on the automotive talent pipeline. The two-part discussion hosted by MICHauto in partnership with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) focused first on both the industry perspective and the workforce development response.
Continue ReadingMICHauto announced its Board of Directors and new chair, Lisa Lunsford of GS3. Learn more about the new Board and its role in MICHauto.
Continue ReadingView data highlighting the new workplace challenges facing employees and employers across all industries as child care needs evolve.
Continue ReadingAs the automotive industry embraces the future of advanced transportation mobility, the conversation about cybersecurity is increasingly important. At the forefront of the discussion is cybersecurity testing and industry trends for connected, automated, and electrified vehicles. Representatives from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC), the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Netherlands’ Consulate General, the American Center for Mobility, and GRIMM, engaged in a high level discussion on the risks and rewards of advanced transportation mobility and practices to increase the cyber resilience of connected vehicles and the world in which they operate.
Continue ReadingMICHauto’s Senior Director, Carolyn Sauer, recently spoke with Girish Kotagiri, a high school senior who recently completed an internship with one of the state’s top automotive suppliers. Below, read the first-hand account about how industry perception is transforming among the next generation of talent through hands-on experience
Continue ReadingMICHauto’s Director of Government and Community Affairs Jason Puscas provided written testimony today to the Michigan House Government Operations Committee in opposition to House Bill 6233. View the full testimony.
Continue ReadingA new report reveals the middle-skill talent needs for the Connected and Automated Vehicle workforce.
Continue ReadingMICHauto supports the elimination of tariffs imposed last month on Canadian aluminum. Read more about MICHauto’s stance on this win for local automotive and manufacturing.
Continue ReadingFrom Sept. 8-18, MICHauto brought together executives from 12 automotive companies to meet with 28 legislators for 2020 Capitol Conversations: Automotive Impact virtual sessions. Throughout the two weeks of digital meetings, automotive leaders had the opportunity to discuss issues that are critically impacting their companies’ growth, worker safety, and the overall economic health of the industry amid the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Continue ReadingJoin Ford Motor Company and Bamboo Detroit as they bring you local and global experts on mobility, innovation, and startups. Register for the first session scheduled for Sept. 16 on innovation districts.
Continue ReadingMICHauto is taking the industry to Lansing to discuss the issues and concerns created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Several key MICHauto stakeholders will provide testimony to the Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic, on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 8:15 a.m. The legislative hearing will be broadcasted on House TV.
Continue ReadingIn partnership with KPMG, MICHauto gathered nearly 50 automotive industry leaders to discuss the transformations underway and how businesses can best adapt. KPMG experts provided best practices from various sectors to help OEMs and suppliers navigate the “new normal,” including supporting employees, expanding partner ecosystems, and finding new ways to engage with customers.
Continue ReadingJoin the MICHauto and Center for Automotive Research (CAR) for an hour-long, two-part discussion on the automotive industry’s economic outlook and analysis of the state’s ongoing efforts to support its recovery. John McElroy, host of “Autoline,” will moderate the discussion.
Continue ReadingRami Fakhoury and Matthew C. Morse Fakhoury Global Immigration What are the current restrictions that are affecting entry into the United States for foreign nationals? There have been a series of Presidential Proclamations this year that have significantly restricted entry …
Continue ReadingRami Fakhoury, founder and managing director of MICHauto investor company Fakhoury Global Immigration USA PC, commented on the issue of immigration policy in a Crain’s Detroit Business op-ed. Read more.
Continue ReadingMichigan’s automotive industry has demonstrated strength and resilience over the past few months. From manufacturing PPE to developing return-to-work playbooks to implementing a spectrum of safety protocols, automotive has established a model for how to adapt and overcome the challenges presented by COVID-19, including the Work Smart, Play Smart campaign.
Continue ReadingThe State of Michigan announced a new project with Cavnue to develop a first-of-its-kind corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) linking Detroit to Ann Arbor. This endeavor will focus on creating more accessible, equitable, affordable, and sustainable transit options for the region.
Continue ReadingMICHauto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. released a statement today in response to trade actions by the White House relating to tariffs on imports of Canadian aluminum.
Continue ReadingA recent article in The Detroit News highlighted that over the next four years the automotive industry will face a critical transformation with new innovations and investment in automated vehicle development. MICHauto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. was asked for his analysis of the industry’s future as well as the current outlook amid the ongoing pandemic.
Continue ReadingView the results of the recent COVID-19 Automotive Outlook Flash Survey conducted by MICHauto and partners Dykema and The Right Place.
Continue ReadingA leading lineup of automotive industry experts discussed the economic impact of COVID-19 on automotive and the ongoing work required to help the industry recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The two-part discussion focused first on the industry perspective and then on the policy response.
Continue ReadingYesterday, MICHauto sent the following letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on behalf of the automotive industry. The letter shares with the Governor industry efforts to implement safe practices to keep manufacturing facilities open and operational. View and download the full letter.
Continue ReadingMICHauto and the Detroit Mobility Solutions Coalition hosted its first virtual meeting to discuss equity and inclusion in the mobility sector, bringing a new global startup accelerator to Detroit (Plug and Play), and the state’s new Office of Future Mobility and Electrification.
Continue ReadingMICHauto and the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion & Advancement (CADIA) are partnering to drive change throughout the automotive industry. A roundtable of 12 automotive CEOs met with Cheryl Thompson and Margaret Baxter of CADIA and Glenn Stevens Jr. and Carolyn Sauer of MICHauto to explore this dialogue.
Continue ReadingJoin the MICHauto and Center for Automotive Research (CAR) for an hour-long, two-part discussion on the automotive industry’s economic outlook and analysis of the state’s ongoing efforts to support its recovery. John McElroy, host of “Autoline,” will moderate the discussion.
Continue ReadingBank of America analyst John Murphy shared with MICHauto stakeholders and industry leaders findings of this year’s Car Wars study. The data depicted disruption in the industry’s trajectory due to COVID-19’s economic impacts.
Continue ReadingThis week, MICHauto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. participated in a conversation hosted by The Right Place with the West Michigan business community about new economic realities amid COVID-19 and the road ahead for the automotive industry.
Continue ReadingThe COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we all conduct business, socialize, and learn. These adjustments have been especially evident within the education system. As advocates and supporters of Michigan’s up-and-coming automotive workforce, MICHauto is committing to the continuation of …
Continue ReadingTROY, Mich.— May 28, 2019 — Automation Alley, Michigan’s Industry 4.0 knowledge center, is pleased to announce that Cynthia Hutchison, senior director, has been recognized on the Crain’s Detroit Business list of Notable Women in STEM. This report salutes acclaimed …
Continue ReadingMICHauto recently hosted a virtual town hall meeting with investors featuring guest speaker Jason Stein, publisher of Automotive News. Stein discussed the automotive industry’s economic outlook and global recovery amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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Continue ReadingFortune May 18, 2020 By: Lee Clifford Fortune 500 companies have myriad strategies to protect their most sensitive trade secrets. They guard them. They insure them. They enlist experts to encrypt them. What they don’t do, generally speaking, is give them …
Continue ReadingToday’s news from the Capitol marked a big win for MICHauto’s role as the unified voice for the entire automotive industry and supply chain. Gov. Whitmer’s Executive Order allows manufacturing to resume on May 11, and included a ramp-up period …
Continue ReadingToday, MICHauto sent the following letter to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on behalf of the automotive industry. View or download the full letter.
Continue ReadingGlenn Stevens Jr. While the City of Detroit’s COVID-19 cases continued to rise in early April, a new problem arose – how to safely transport sick Detroiters without transportation from theirs home to the hospitals to receive care? With more …
Continue ReadingAutomotive News announced the 2020 Pace Award winners this week during a virtual ceremony celebrating Michigan’s automotive OEM and supplier network. The Awards honor superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance among automotive suppliers. Judged by an independent panel of …
Continue ReadingThis week, MICHauto hosted a virtual Town Hall meeting for its investors with the Michigan Legislative Automotive Caucus co-chairs. Investors learned more about MICHauto’s crucial role in advising government on automotive industry challenges and concerns amid the COVID-19 crisis and heard directly from legislators.
Continue ReadingMICHauto is committed to ensuring that industry and government are working together to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. Use this form to submit your thoughts, ideas, and concerns and MICHauto will communicate your responses directly to legislative leaders and the Governor’s …
Continue ReadingMarch 7, 2020 Automotive News Alexa St. John DETROIT — The Motor City’s auto industry once fretted about the seemingly endless stream of capital investment going to rival vehicle assembly plants and supply chains in places around the Southeast and …
Continue ReadingMarch 1, 2020 Crain’s Detroit Business Jay Greene Legislation awaits action to expand state and national electric vehicle charging network Bills would design and fund EV infrastructure, also give a boost to utility and auto industries Gov. Whitmer’s executive directives …
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Continue ReadingFebruary 25, 2020 MLive.com By Emily Lawler A new state agency and other administrative changes will help Michigan maintain its “pole position” in the auto industry as it branches into mobility and automation, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told a gathering of …
Continue ReadingFebruary 25, 2020 The Detroit News By Kalea Hall Detroit — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed executive orders Tuesday to create a council on future mobility and electrification, establish the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and to appoint a chief mobility officer. Whitmer signed the …
Continue ReadingBryan Salesky Outlines Pathway To A Connected, Autonomous Future In a one-on-one conversation with Argo AI CEO and Co-founder Bryan Salesky at the 2020 MICHauto Summit, “Autoline” host John McElroy emphasized the accelerated …
Continue ReadingFebruary 25, 2020 Associated Press (AP) By David Eggert LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday that Michigan will have a mobility officer to coordinate all initiatives related to self-driving and connected cars, an effort she said will …
Continue ReadingFebruary 25, 2020 Automotive News By Chad Livengood DETROIT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order Tuesday creating a new Michigan Office of Future Mobility led by a chief mobility officer for the state focused on strategies to build …
Continue ReadingIn a one-on-one conversation with Argo AI CEO and Co-founder Bryan Salesky at the 2020 MICHauto Summit, “Autoline” host John McElroy emphasized the accelerated pace of the autonomous and connected vehicle movement over the …
Continue Reading“Freedom of movement drives human progress.” Darren Palmer, the global director of Battery Electric Vehicles product development at Ford Motor Company, opened his keynote address at the 2020 MICHauto Summit with this Ford philosophy. …
Continue ReadingDiversity and inclusion is a top industry priority now more than ever. A panel moderated by “Autoline” host John McElroy and featuring Margaret Baxter, executive director of the Center for Automotive Diversity, Inclusion and …
Continue ReadingAt the 2020 MICHauto Summit, Michael Robinet, executive director of automotive advisory services at IHS Markit, outlined factors in his keynote address that will impact Michigan’s position in the global automotive mobility …
Continue ReadingThe 2020 MICHauto Summit brought two major industries together to discuss pathways to collaboration in a panel featuring Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Michigan and Chief Operating Officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber …
Continue Reading“Autoline” host John McElroy encouraged attendees at the 2020 MICHauto Summit in his keynote address to be proactive, not reactive, when planning for the industry’s next decade. McElroy emphasized that automakers will face both direct and indirect costs in their innovative practices. “We are embarking on a very …
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Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director of MICHauto shares his thoughts on Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s orders on future mobility and electrification and to establish the Michigan Office of Future
Continue ReadingToday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made history at the 2020 MICHauto Summit when she shared her plan for ensuring Michigan’s leadership in the global automotive and mobility industry. On the hood of an Argo AI …
Continue ReadingThe eighth annual MICHauto Summit is showcasing how Michigan is poised to lead the global mobility revolution. The state came out of the recession with 60,000 new manufacturing jobs, a nearly 50% growth, and 96 out of the top 100 …
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