Ford has quietly told certain suppliers they may be ineligible for new awards as it tightens cost and quality standards amid recent supply‑chain shocks.

GM will cut roughly 500–600 salaried IT positions as it reshapes its information-technology teams, affecting Austin and the Detroit‑area tech campus in Warren.

Trystar filed a WARN notice to close its Troy facility at 1955 Stephenson Highway, putting 71 jobs at risk and scheduling separations from Sept. 4 to Dec. 31, 2026.

Fifth Third will cut 502 jobs at Comerica’s Farmington Hills Great Lakes Campus as part of post‑merger consolidation, according to local reporting. The move follows the banks’ February merger close.

Rocket Companies reported strong first‑quarter loan growth and returned to profitability, a notable boost for the Detroit‑based mortgage giant and downtown employers. The results come as Rocket integrates major acquisitions and eyes spring homebuying momentum.

Ford and Detroit startup Sharrow teamed inside Michigan Central to cut propeller casting times from months to about two weeks, unlocking higher output for the summer season.

Jim Farley says shortages of mechanics and other trades have put the U.S. at unusual risk. Ford is pushing training, free workwear and a Detroit ToolBank to help fix the pipeline.

Oakland County is pitching Auburn Hills and local manufacturers to defense contractors, parading demo vehicles and tying workforce programs to federal supply chains.

Plante Moran’s deal with Mexico’s JA Del Río marks its largest overseas expansion, adding multi‑office coverage across Mexico and other Latin American markets.

UAW Local 2093 members at American Axle will vote May 11–12 on strike authorization as their contract ends May 31. Workers say they want pay and benefits restored after 2008 cuts.

SEC proxy filings show Rocket’s 2025 median worker pay at about $112,820 while UWM’s 2024 median sits near $43,349 — a striking split among Metro Detroit mortgage employers. The gap reflects different pay mixes and reporting choices.

UAW Local 1700 will hold a strike‑authorization vote May 7–8 at Stellantis' Sterling Heights Ram plant amid complaints about outsourced skilled trades.

Sam Klemet is leaving as executive director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association as the group launches a leadership search while planning the 2027 Detroit Auto Show.