auto industry

Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she has visited striking auto workers on picket lines and is urging labor and management to continue bargaining. Whitmer says she has remained in touch with UAW leaders and auto company executives.

A respected University of Michigan economic study says an expected auto worker strike would probably have a small, short-term effect on the state’s economy if it leads to a quick bargain. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Toyota has announced a new, major investment in Washtenaw County. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has details.

On May 21st, you can join in a celebration of the Huron River. Huron River Day festivities include recreational opportunities, educational programs, food, and live music. So, how is the health of the river? Huron River Watershed Council executive director Rebecca Esselman joined WEMU's David Fair to provide updates on PFAS contamination, the threat of hexavalent chromium, and to explain why the river is fully available for fun and recreation.

Efforts to help tackle the semiconductor chip shortage in the U.S. are underway at Washtenaw Community College. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.

Michigan officials are seeking another $750 million to support a planned Ford battery plant in Calhoun County. Colin Jackson has more.

A projected billion-dollar development project in the Upper Peninsula got approval for financial incentives from the state Tuesday. Colin Jackson has more.

A $2.5 billion federal loan sealed the deal to bring new automotive battery production to the US. We have more from Rick Pluta.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is in Washington DC, where she has meetings to advocate for the state’s manufacturing sector. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A global company that specializes in diagnosing problems in vehicles has moved its world headquarters to Dexter. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has more.