2013 NAIAS showcases best of Detroit By Jim Seavitt Pages 30-31 If you are a Detroiter, you probably hear something about the automotive industry almost every day. Whether in the news, at the workplace, or over the dinner table, this …
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Cover Story: A Detroit Commitment
Sergio Marchionne leads Chrysler Group to a prosperous future Pages 8-10 Since Sergio Marchionne picked up the mantle of Chrysler Group LLC Chairman and CEO in 2009, he has led the automaker from being seemingly doomed to becoming the fastest …
Continue ReadingMICHauto and the Motor State
By Sandy K. Baruah Page 5 When the Detroit Regional Chamber launched MICHauto last January as part of its economic development portfolio – the proverbial dust from the near collapse of the domestic auto industry had settled and Michigan’s signature …
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By James Amend Pages 18-19When Toyota set out to redesign its important new Avalon sedan, a five passenger, full-size car most popular in the U.S., the automaker turned to its technical center in Ann Arbor to lead the design and …
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Nissan’s Carla Bailo takes a look at the auto assets in Southeast Michigan Pages 14-16 Carla Bailo is the senior vice president of research and development for Nissan Americas. With their headquarters based in Farmington Hills, Nissan has a strong …
Continue ReadingA Pipeline of Talent
Jeff Mason: The URC gives Michigan a competitive advantage Page 22 If the vehicle you drive today is safer and better-made than cars of the past, if you drive an electric, hybrid or E85 vehicle or one with a more …
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MICHauto making a case for state’s leading industry By Rylee Arnot Pages 24-25 Michigan is unarguably the global automotive headquarters. Michigan is home to all of the assets and resources automotive companies want and need to thrive in the world’s …
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The need for greater STEM resources in Michigan By Brandon Mason Page 27 While automotive manufacturing has played a big part in Michigan’s ongoing economic recovery (Michigan assembled 1.91 million vehicles in 2011, accounting for 22.6 percent 1 of U.S. production, …
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Neil de Koker: OESA president calls Southeast Michigan critical to auto success Page 33 Detroit and the surrounding metropolitan area continue to provide an ideal environment for companies to thrive. The region is rich with talent and resources, both necessary …
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21 Michigan businesses accompany Governor Snyder to China By Noah Purcell Page 38 In September, Governor Snyder led his second Michigan delegation to China with two distinct missions and objectives. The primary focus was to increase the profile of the …
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