Michigan gas prices surged to $4.37 Friday, with Metro Detroit drivers facing sharply higher costs than last summer.

Michigan WIC shoppers can now use their benefits for Meijer pickup and delivery orders. The retailer is the first in the state to offer online WIC checkout.

Republic National Distributing is cutting 641 Michigan jobs as it transfers markets to other distributors. State WARN filings list multiple affected facilities and an Aug. 17 effective date.

Ford and Geely will form a 66‑34 JV at Ford’s Valencia plant to build new multi‑energy vehicles for Europe, a move that prompted sharp criticism from Rep. John Moolenaar.

June brought Michigan's first retail sales uptick of 2026 as the Michigan Retailers Association's index jumped to 58.8 and cautious optimism returned.

Nissan is recalling roughly 168,000 U.S. SUVs after regulators found misprinted axle‑weight stickers that could let owners overload their vehicles.

Ford recalled 288,314 2016–2019 Explorers after roof‑rail covers were found to loosen and, in some cases, detach; dealers will inspect and fix affected vehicles free.

GM reported stronger Q2 adjusted profits and its board declared a $0.18 quarterly dividend as truck margins improved and EV cash burn eased.

Ford expanded a 2025 safety campaign, recalling about 388,000 Aviator and Explorer SUVs after regulators found a second‑row release can bind and let seats move unexpectedly.

Michigan's jobless rate dipped to 5.0% in June as the labor force shrank and payrolls barely grew; Detroit's metro saw unemployment tick higher.

SK Siltron will wind down operations at its Bay County plant, impacting about 140 workers and shelving a DOE-backed expansion.

Percheron-backed Big Brand agreed to buy Southfield-based Belle Tire, folding about 185 Midwest stores into a national platform; terms were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close in Q3.

State enforcement filings say thousands of Muha‑branded cartridges were marked in the tracking system but weren't found, prompting possible fines and license actions.