# Michigan’s Auto Industry Is at a Crossroads - Glenn Stevens on China, AI & What Comes Next | At The Wheel #21

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Published: 2026-06-04T21:09:54+00:00
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## Resource

In this special Mackinac Policy Conference edition of At The Wheel , Joe White and Tu Le sit down with Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director of MichAuto , to discuss one of the most important questions facing the automotive industry: Can Michigan remain one of the centers of the global auto industry in the age of AI, automation, electrification, and Chinese competition? Glenn shares details about the newly launched MichAuto Policy Roadmap , a comprehensive effort designed to ensure Michigan remains competitive as the auto industry undergoes its biggest transformation in more than a century. Thank you to Glenn Stevens and the MichAuto team for the invitation to join the conference and the amazing hospitality we received while at Mackinac Island! The conversation covers: 🚗 Michigan’s Auto Future * Why Michigan remains the automotive capital of North America * The risks of standing still while the industry changes * Why Glenn believes the state faces a pivotal moment 🎓 The Talent & Education Crisis * Why Michigan’s education system is one of the industry’s biggest concerns * The connection between workforce development and automotive competitiveness * How career pathway planning is failing too many students * Why the next generation of engineers, software developers, and skilled trades workers matter more than ever 🇨🇳 China’s Automotive Rise * The growing influence of Chinese automakers * Why Michigan companies must understand global competition * What BYD, XPeng, Geely and others mean for the future of the industry 🤖 AI, Automation & Silicon Valley * Why the competition isn’t just China * How software, AI and advanced manufacturing are changing the game * The role of technology companies in shaping the future of mobility 🏭 Manufacturing, Innovation & Policy * Why Michiga…

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