Ford is retiring the Escape and retooling its Louisville plant to build a new Universal EV Platform truck aimed at a roughly $30,000 starting price in 2027.

A split sale preserved the American Plastic Toys brand and molds while a Mid‑Michigan buyer restarted the Rose City plant; Walled Lake production is expected to move to Kentucky.

After a bruising 2025, Detroit suppliers are reshaping operations — shelved plants, spinoffs and deals show the industry is preparing for permanent volatility. Local firms are betting on partnerships, software and flexible manufacturing.

A statewide survey finds tariffs are pushing Michigan retailers to raise prices and change sourcing, with small shops feeling the pinch.

Meijer is converting the former Hollywood Market at 1495 N. Rochester Rd into a 47,444‑sq‑ft Meijer Grocery, opening May 6 and adding jobs and a drive‑thru pharmacy.

Tesla will source LFP cells from LG Energy's Lansing plant under a roughly $4.3B deal, shifting megawatt‑scale battery production to Michigan.

A Novi mother says Wixom Motors changed her loan and electronically “signed” her name, leaving her without a car after a reported brake failure. Authorities and consumer agencies are getting involved.

Kulture 81 opened this weekend on Saginaw Street as Pontiac’s first licensed cannabis retailer, with a March ribbon‑cutting and plans for a larger April grand opening. Owners say the shop will bring local jobs and downtown foot traffic.

A late‑year surge helped metro Milwaukee's exports rise 3.7% in 2025 to about $9.2 billion. Q4 strength was the key driver.

After Nippon Steel’s takeover, Michigan has quietly emerged as a contender to host an up‑to‑$4B U.S. Steel mini‑mill — a project that could bring big investment and jobs. State teams are already making pitches.

Yellow Light partnered with Michigan Central and Aerialoop to fly 'Dronuts' from Newlab to Hart Plaza, mixing a viral stunt with a beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight drone test. Organizers said the demo showcased infrastructure, training and what urban deliveries might look like.

Detroit Diesel will add a third shift at its Redford Township plant, recalling laid‑off workers and hiring dozens. The UAW says tariffs helped prompt the move.

Sakura Novi’s new mix of wagyu hot pot, Paris Baguette, arcades and Book Off is drawing shoppers and families to downtown Novi.