Summary
Automation Alley is a World Economic Forum Advanced Manufacturing Hub (AMHUB) for North America and a nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center with a global outlook and a regional focus. We facilitate public-private partnerships by connecting industry, education and government to fuel Michigan's economy.
In the last few weeks, the major OEMs have all released their Q4 2025 earnings reports. What do they reveal about key auto industry trends? OEMs continue to face significant challenges. Industry performance has been mixed, with many OEMs reporting some degree of...
In 2021, I wrote about the challenges of transitioning from automobiles powered by petroleum and internal combustion engines (ICE) to those driven by electric vehicles (EVs). Admittedly, I was a self-professed skeptic about overcoming the technological hurdles...
“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” —Buckminster Fuller Michigan often promotes and thinks of itself as the automotive center of the world. While there is no doubt...
OEM financial results from late 2025 indicate moderating growth in the auto industry, with profitability pressured by pricing normalization, EV investment costs, and shifting consumer demand, while efficiency and cost control remain central to maintaining margins.
Noel Nevshehir, Automation Alley Director of International Business Services and Global Strategic Partnerships, illustrates the challenges and opportunities in the EV transition.
The automotive and mobility industry’s shift to electrification, autonomy, connectivity, and “Just in Time Access” models is disrupting traditional players and creating big opportunities—and challenges—for early-stage tech startups to innovate and succeed.
