Auto Jobs & Plants
4 storiesReporting includes hiring and layoff updates, plant profiles, production timelines and workforce analysis. Stories distinguish temporary adjustments from lasting changes, connect employment decisions with production demand and investment, and show which facilities, workers or local economies are most directly affected.
General Motors to bring smart transformer tech to Romulus plant
GM will install IONATE's Hybrid Intelligent Transformer at its Romulus facility. The goal: better power quality and stronger energy resilience as the plant's electricity needs grow.
Marel Power Solutions gets Michigan grant for EV power stack pilot line
Marel Power Solutions in Plymouth has received $1.9 million from the Michigan Supplier Conversion Grant Program to set up a pilot production line for electric vehicle power stacks, expanding local manufacturing.
Michigan Faces New Global Pressure in Automotive Investment Decisions
Michigan is now competing with regions in the South, Mexico, Europe and China for automotive projects as companies weigh costs, speed and site readiness before investing in new or existing facilities
Michigan Auto Industry Faces Higher Costs After Canadian Tariffs
New Canadian tariffs on US goods have driven up costs for Michigan automakers and suppliers, with immediate effects on profits and operations as cross-border trade becomes more expensive