The Detroit Regional Chamber’s latest Michigan Voter Poll, released in May 2025, includes questions on the economy, inflation, tariffs, and the mobility industry. The poll found that a majority of every voting demographic agrees that allowing China to become the world leader in EV manufacturing would harm Michigan’s economy; however, there are vastly different views by political party.

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Members from MichAuto investor companies including Adient, American Axle Manufacturing, BorgWarner, Cooper Standard, General Motors, Global Strategic Supply Solutions, Magna International, Penske Automotive Group, Piston Group, Stellantis, and Toyota Motor North America were recognized as part of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Automotive Industry. These women are strategic thinkers who are reshaping the automotive industry during a period of radical transformation.

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MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. joined WJR to discuss General Motors’ decision to bring back manufacturing to the U.S. Aside from bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., this decision will support economic growth, create jobs, enhance supply chain resilience, and foster innovation.

MichAuto investor General Motors is shifting the focus of its Orion Assembly plant from electric vehicles to gasoline-powered pickups as part of a broader $4 billion investment that will ultimately increase production in the U.S. This decision addresses weak EV sales and rising tariffs, enhancing its competitive edge in the industry. MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. provided insights on the key takeaway resulting from this decision.