MichAuto

10/26/2026

Fox News anchor Bret Baier spoke with MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. to discuss the Senate race and the priorities shaping MichAuto’s perspective on the midterm election.

Speaking to the differing views in the Senate race, Stevens said, “From my standpoint and from the business side, who’s good for business, who’s good for education, who’s for an affordable economy where people can build a life and start a business and run a business, that’s important.”

Watch their full interview at:
https://michauto.org/glenn-stevens-jr-joins-bret-baier-for-one-on-one-discussion-on-michigans-midterm-election/

10/26/2026

On November 5, Oakland County and the Detroit Regional Defense Coalition are bringing the Defense: Innovate & Integrate (DI2) Summit to Michigan.

Connect with the DefenseWERX innovation ecosystem and other federal pathways designed to help
move promising technologies from idea to adoption:
https://thedrdc.org/Di2Summit/

10/22/2026

Building the future of mobility in Michigan starts with creating pathways and strengthening connections between employers, educators, and workforce partners.

Join MichAuto and the Detroit Regional Chamber's TalentEd team on Wednesday, Oct. 28, for Connect 360: Talent, Technology, and Transformation, presented in collaboration with the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance and the Global Epicenter of Mobility

Register to attend at:
https://michauto.org/event/connect-360-talent-technology-and-transformation/

10/21/2026

Create new connections and see the industry in action during Vehicle Tech Week North America 2026, in Novi, Michigan, from October 27–29, 2026. Across three co-located exhibitions, the event connects testing and validation, intelligent vehicle technology, design and in-cabin experience, chassis and powertrain engineering.

MichAuto's Drew Coleman will discuss Detroit’s automotive industry today and where one of the world’s most important mobility ecosystems goes next at 10 a.m. on Oct. 27.

Register to attend at:
https://www.vehicletechweek-northamerica.com/attendee-registration

10/21/2026

Crain’s 40 Under 40 celebrates emerging leaders who are redefining what success looks like across Michigan’s business, nonprofit, and civic sectors. The 2026 class reflects the breadth and strength of Michigan’s talent pipeline.

Meet the individuals from our investor companies who made the list. 🎉

MichAuto is celebrating individuals from its investor companies who were recognized among Crain’s Detroit Business’ 40 Under 40.

10/19/2026

Members of MichAuto’s Advisory Board participated in a private discussion with U.S. Rep. John James to explore his priorities for Michigan’s automotive and mobility industry should he be elected governor. The conversation was part of MichAuto’s stakeholder engagement efforts for the Michigan Automotive Roadmap project.

Read a recap of his visit at:
https://bit.ly/4z0mSUv

MichAuto has also extended an invitation to Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for a similar discussion and looks forward to the conversation.

10/16/2026

This week, The Battery Show North America took place at Huntington Place in Downtown Detroit! The MichAuto team stopped by to see the investors representing the industry on the expo floor.

BorgWarner
Bollhoff Inc.
University of Michigan Battery Lab
DENSO Auto Parts
Brose
Ghafari Associates
Washtenaw Community College
University of Michigan-Dearborn
AISIN World Corp. of America

Learn more about joining MichAuto at:
https://bit.ly/4cQcEuG

10/16/2026

The MichAuto team joins the automotive industry in mourning the passing of Neil DeKoker. Read a statement from Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr.:

"Neil was first and foremost a family man. His love for and dedication to his family defined who he was. Beyond that, he dedicated his life's work to the automotive industry, and he represented the very best of it.

Over the course of his career, Neil worked across OEMs, suppliers, industry associations, startups, government, and education. Few people have experienced and influenced as many facets of our industry as he did. In every role, he left organizations better than he found them and earned the respect of colleagues throughout the automotive community.

Neil was a remarkable leader and an even better person. He combined knowledge, humility, and a passion for helping others succeed. His impact on our industry will be felt for years to come, and those of us who knew him are better for having had the opportunity to work with him and call him a friend."

10/15/2026

The MichAuto Michigan Automotive Roadmap is grounded in an important principle: the future of Michigan’s automotive industry should be shaped with the people and organizations that live that future every day.

Learn more about our work with industry leaders and policymakers to chart the path ahead:
https://michauto.org/listening-to-industry-to-shape-the-future/

10/14/2026

MichAuto is a proud partner of Vehicle Tech Week North America 2026, which brings the complete vehicle development ecosystem together on Oct. 27–29, in Novi.

Don't miss Drew Coleman from 10-10:15 a.m. on Oct. 27, where he will discuss Detroit’s automotive industry today and where one of the world’s most important mobility ecosystems goes next.

Register to attend at: https://www.vehicletechweek-northamerica.com/