On Oct. 6, in Crain’s Detroit Business, MichAuto’s Executive Director and the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer, Glenn Stevens Jr., outlined the need to embrace innovation and what’s at stake for Michigan if the automotive and mobility industry fails to do so.

On Oct. 14, Fakhoury Global Immigration USA Managing Director, Rami Fakhoury, joined MichAuto Executive Director Glenn Stevens Jr. to discuss the significant implications of President Trump’s new immigration policies.

Fakhoury outlines what you need to know, from the new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas and I-9 process changes to the addition of the Gold Card program. 

From left to right: Terry Rhadigan, Glenn Stevens Jr.

On Oct. 3, MichAuto’s Glenn Stevens Jr. and the Chamber’s Strategic Advisor, Terry Rhadigan, filled in as the guest hosts of WJR 760 AM’s “Focus With Paul W. Smith” show, speaking with Michigan’s top leaders on the importance of manufacturing, high-tech talent, and the future of the automotive industry.

From left to right: Gabe Rodriguez-Garriga, David Verner, Norman Peralta, Glenn Stevens Jr.

Last week, MichAuto’s Glenn Stevens Jr. joined the Detroit Regional Partnership (DRP), a MichAuto investor, for a panel during a 2025 Battery Show reception. Stevens led an informative discussion on Michigan’s rapidly growing battery sector, featuring insights from industry leaders. The event included special remarks from MichAuto Advisory Board member Maureen Krauss, DRP President and Chief Executive Officer, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, highlighting the state’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in the EV market. Learn more.

MichAuto investor Stellantis is making a historic $13 billion investment to expand its U.S. manufacturing footprint, creating over 5,000 new jobs across Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. This investment is the largest in the company’s 100-year history and will support the launch of five new vehicles and significantly boost annual production by 50%, reinforcing Stellantis’ commitment to American growth and innovation.

MDOT, the City of Detroit, and Michigan Central have signed a memorandum of understanding to initiate a $40 million project for a new multimodal transportation hub within the Michigan Central Innovation District. This hub aims to enhance connectivity across the region, support economic opportunities, and modernize outdated transit infrastructure. It will feature a new passenger rail and intercity bus transit station.

Photo credit: Glenn Stevens Jr.

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Last month, MAHLE hosted a tour for educators from Wayne State University and Oakland County during the Square One Education Network’s Computer Science Industry Experience event. They explored MAHLE’s prototype shop, computer-aided design and engineering technologies, and Test Systems and Service Solutions.

The visit included discussions on industry needs, strategies to engage students in engineering, and insights into Michigan’s STEM curriculum, helping teachers create real-world STEM activities for students. Learn more.