MICHauto News

• MICHauto Convenes Industry Experts, Educators to Share Insight on State’s Talent Challenges

  MICHauto hosted 55 automotive industry experts and regional educators Wednesday to discuss the status of Michigan’s automotive industry and next-generation talent needs. The event kicked off with four presentations focusing on the state’s talent pipeline and the convergence of technology and mobility. Presenters provided startling facts regarding mobility, manufacturing and the growing talent gap:

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• Techstars Alumni: Detroit is Built for Entrepreneurs

  Detroit is the place to be for aspiring entrepreneurs. That was the message a panel of three Techstars alumni emphasized during a candid discussion about their experience participating in the three-month startup accelerator program. The panel was part of a week of programming at the North American International Auto Show’s new Automobili-D exhibit.

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• Maven’s Julia Steyn: Technology is ‘Enabler’ for Michigan’s Mobility Future

  Closing out programming for this year’s Automobili-D exhibit at the North American International Show, Daniel Howes, columnist for The Detroit News, sat down with Julia Steyn, General Motors’ vice president of urban mobility and Maven, to discuss car-sharing and the future of mobility in Michigan.

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• Legal Experts: Liability, Privacy and Cybersecurity Challenges Ahead for Autonomous Technology Adoption

  As more automated and driverless technologies are brought to market, questions regarding liability, privacy, data management and cybersecurity could present myriad legal challenges for automakers and suppliers in the not-so-distant future. That was a key message legal experts stressed in a candid conversation on “rights and regulations” on the Automobili-D stage at the North American International Auto Show on Thursday.

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• Automotive and Startup Leaders: ‘Be Firm and Flexible’ with Partnerships

  Listen and truly understand the needs of your corporate partner. Be willing to change and adapt. Accept help, corporate partners must be involved in product development.

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• Magna International Reveals New, Ultralight Door Module

  Ian Simmons, vice president of business development, research and development at Magna International, was on hand at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) to announce the company’s new, ultralight door architecture that will help address lightweighting requirements for automakers. Magna’s product offers 42.5 percent mass savings compared to the average industry door.

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• As New Technology Emerges, Michigan Can Lead Automotive Revolution

  As new technology comes to market, Michigan must not take anything for granted to lead in the race for the connected and autonomous vehicle.

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• Toyota: The Future of Auto is All About Constant Connection

  A day after unveiling its all-new 2018 Camry, Toyota Motor Corp. outlined its strategy to remain a leader in connectivity through the next decade during a press conference at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on Tuesday.

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• German Auto Supplier ZF Announces Expansion, 800 New Jobs

  German automotive supplier ZF is giving Michigan a strong vote of confidence with plans to grow its product offerings and create 800 new jobs. The news was announced during a press conference with company CEO Stefan Sommer at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) on Tuesday.

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• Techstars Helping Detroit Startups Lead in Mobility Space

  With much talk about how the region will lead in the race for connected and autonomous vehicle development at this year’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), several Techstars affiliate companies and alumni believe the answer starts and ends in …

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