Industry

The 19,000-sq.-ft. Governor’s Hall of the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa near Traverse City, MI completed a top-to-bottom renovation in December that includes a fresh, modern aesthetic and technological upgrades.

The 2.2L Skyactiv diesel 4-cyl. is a fine work of technology and runs smoothly. But it’s more expensive and less powerful than its turbocharged gasoline alternative.

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Mark Wakefield of AlixPartners estimates fewer than a dozen U.S. markets are ideal for services such as ride hailing.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says Michigan needs high-tech roadways to accommodate impending autonomous vehicles.

Faurecia will be the first customer for Promethient, a Traverse City startup backed by the supplier, private equity and academia, and it has some advice for other traditional players looking to connect with up-and-coming innovators.

Working with start-ups is tricky, industry insiders say. They must be introduced to the rigors of automotive-grade performance standards without breaking their spirit of innovation.

The ride-hailing company continues development work on autonomous vehicles it considers its future.

“If you get in a crash today, you want to be in a modern vehicle,” says Steve Gehring of Global Automakers.