Start Pill
This article showcases our top picks for the best Michigan based Automotive companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Automotive industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Michigan Automotive Startups
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Rivian
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Rivian is an electric vehicle manufacturer that works to offset the carbon footprint.
May Mobility
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May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world.
General Motors
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General Motors manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
Ford Motor
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Ford Motor is an automotive company that develops, manufactures, and distributes vehicles, parts, and accessories.
Karamba Security
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Karamba Security provides embedded cybersecurity solutions to protect all types of connected systems from attacks.
Orbion Space Technology
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Orbion Space Technology manufactures Hall effect plasma thrusters for use in small and cube satellites.
Refraction AI
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Refraction AI is a robot delivery startup offering food delivery service from restaurants to customers through its self-driving robot REV-1.
Protean Electric
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Protean Electric is a global automotive technology firm.
Meritor
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Meritor, Inc. is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle.
Derq
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Derq is an MIT spinoff that uses AI to power an award-winning predictive platform, help eliminate crashes and create safer and smarter roads
Coherix
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Coherix, Inc. develops and manufactures high-speed, high-definition 3D machine vision products that enable our customers to manage.
AGM Automotive
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AGM Automotive’s mission is to be an innovative, low cost, sub-system solution provider of quality products and value added services.
Chevrolet
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Chevrolet is leading the way with the most vehicles in its line up offering the available built-in OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.
Ally Financial
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Ally Financial Inc. is a automotive financial services company powered by a top direct banking franchise.
BoostUp
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BoostUp is a social saving platform that enables consumers to save up and get monetary “boosts” toward life’s big purchases.
Nimbus
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Nimbus is tackling the growing problems of traffic congestion and climate change with a new transportation system.
VRide
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VRide is a ridesharing platform that provides commuter vanpool transportation and mobility management program services.
KUHMUTE
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KUHMUTE is a designing & manufacturing company that provides charging infrastructure for escooters, ebikes, eskateboards & more.
Fusion Coolant Systems
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Fusion Coolant Systems provides advanced coolant and lubrication systems.
EcoMotors
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EcoMotors develops high-efficiency liquid fuel engines such as OPOC, light trucks and marine applications.
American Center for Mobility
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American Center for Mobility is a non-profit testing and product development facility for future mobility.
Auto Metal Craft
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Auto Metal Craft is the experimental sheet metal stamping and assembly specialist.
Cadillac
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Cadillac is an automobile brand that produces and markets luxury vehicles worldwide.
DexKo Global
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DexKo Global is a global supplier of highly engineered running gear technology, chassis assemblies, and related components.
RECARO Automotive
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RECARO Automotive is a manufacturer of mobile seating solutions for OEM, motorsport, commercial vehicle seats, and child safety sector.
PPAP Manager
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A cloud-based platform that streamlines and automates the Production Part Approval Process in manufacturing.
BorgWarner
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BorgWarner is an automotive supplier of sustainable and innovative mobility solutions for the vehicle market.
Dwyer Instruments
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Dwyer Instruments is an industrial automation company that offers gas sensing and air velocity instrumentations and controls.
AKTV8 LLC
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Aktv8 LLC pioneers advanced electronic suspension control solutions that enhance vehicle performance and safety.
Dedoes Industries
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Dedoes designs and makes equipment that supports the automotive refinish market.
Intvo
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We’re developing solutions through AI to predict/anticipate pedestrian behavior in urban environment resulting in improved pedestrian safety
PicoSpray
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PicoSpray aims to replace the carburetor in small engines with a low-cost electronic fuel injection system.
Automotive Credit Corporation
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Automotive Credit is a provider of automotive financial services for consumers with limited history.
Penske Automotive Group
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Penske Automotive Group is an international transportation services company operating automotive dealerships
Inductive Intelligence
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Inductive Intelligence delivers a platform for Convenient, Controlled, Safe, and Sustainable smart inductive heating & cooking experiences.
Lear Corporation
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The Lear Corporation is a Fortune 500 company with world-class products designed,
Visteon
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Visteon is a global automotive supplier that designs, engineers and manufactures innovative climate, electronics and interior.
Synercon Technologies
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Synercon Technologies develops solutions extracting digital data from vehicles that have crashed in a forensically-controlled environment.
Inventev
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Inventev delivers mobile power generation using an innovative Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) commercial truck architecture.
Dodge
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Dodge is an American brand of cars, minivans, sport cars, sedans, super cars, muscle cars, and sport utility vehicles.
Ford Credit
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Ford Motor Credit Company is a leading automotive finance company
GM Ventures
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GM Ventures is a consulting company that provides investment solutions for automobile sectors.
Bollinger Motors
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Automotive company designing and engineering Class 3 electric trucks
BUICK
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Buick has consistently delivered a thoughtful approach to creating new luxury vehicles.
Automotive News
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Automotive News focuses on providing news and information related to the automotive industry.
Baker Industries
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Baker Industries is a provider of custom tooling, parts and fixtures primarily serving automotive and aerospace markets.
Brose North America Inc
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Brose North America is a consumer goods company that provides automotive supplying services.
Truck Hero
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Truck Hero is a manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer accessories for pickup trucks.
American Axle & Manufacturing
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AAM was founded in 1994, with manufacturing expertise rooted in more than 90 years of experience.
Danlaw
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Danlaw is a provider of telematics, automotive electronics and embedded engineering services.
Metaldyne Corporation
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Metaldyne designs and supplies metal-formed components and assemblies for powertrain applications.
Key Safety Systems
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Key Safety Systems (KSS) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of automotive safety-critical components.
Federal Mogul Corporation
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Federal-Mogul Corporation is an American developer, manufacturer and supplier of powertrain components and vehicle safety products.
Takata Corporation
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Takata Corporation is an automotive parts company based in Japan.
Control Tec LLC
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Control Tec provides telematics and cloud based analytics solutions.
Method Park
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Method Park’s engineers and consultants are experts in the field of software development for the automotive and medical systems.
Henniges Automotive
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Henniges Automotive provides OEMs with sealing systems for doors, windows, trunks, lift gates, sunroofs, and hoods.
DURA Automotive Systems
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Dura Automotive Systems is an independent designer and manufacturer of automotive components, including control systems, exterior systems.
E&E Manufacturing Co, Inc.
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E&E Manufacturing Co is an automotive company that provides that manufactures heavy gauge stamped metal fasteners and assemblies.
FixMyCar
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FixMyCar is a mobile auto repair platform that offers car repair services to every car owner.
Cooper Standard
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Cooper Standard, headquartered in Novi, Mich. USA, is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry.
Gentherm
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Gentherm Incorporated (NASDAQ-GS:THRM) is a global developer and marketer of innovative thermal management technologies for a broad range
Volkswagen of America
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Volkswagen of America is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automobiles and commercial vehicles.
Tweddle Group
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Tweddle Group creates understanding. Our clients build excellent products, and we make their customers love those products even more.
Flex-N-Gate
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Flex-N-Gate manufactures metal and plastic original equipment components and mechanical assemblies for companies.
XALT Energy
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XALT Energy is a global leader in lithium-ion cell, pack and system development.
Dayco
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Dayco is a leader in the research, design, manufacturing and distribution of essential engine products, drive systems and services.
Guardian Industries
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Guardian Industries is a provider of building materials, plastic coatings, and prefabricated glass products.
Nexteer Automotive
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Nexteer Automotive is an automotive parts supplier.
Hino Ottawa-Gatineau
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A Japanese manufacturer of commercial vehicles.
ICM Products
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ICM Products has grown into an industry leader in chemical manufacturing.
Lincoln Motor Company
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The Lincoln Motor Company that sells luxury vehicles under the Lincoln brand.
Horizon Global
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Horizon Global is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of a wide variety of high-quality, custom-engineered towing, trailering, cargo…
Premier Thermal Solutions
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Premier Thermal Solutions provides metal heat-treating service.
Pi Square Technologies
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Pi Square Technologies is an automotive engineering company that specializes in automotive embedded software development services.
Hyundai America Technical Center
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HATCI is Hyundai’s design, engineering, technology, research and development headquarters for the North American market.
FordDirect
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FordDirect provides digital marketing and advertising solutions to Ford and Lincoln dealers, giving them the platform to drive more sales.
Urban Science
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Urban Science is a business-solution company which supports the needs of the sales and marketing function of the automotive industry.
MOTOR Information Systems
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MOTOR Information Systems provides aftermarket information solutions for vehicles.
Roush Industries
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Roush Industries is a manufacturing, prototyping, and engineering company that creates vehicle technology.
Movimento Group
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Movimento provides vehicle software lifecycle management solutions.
VTX Technology
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VTX does not manufacture or sell mufflers. Instead, VTX licenses the use of its patent to companies that manufacture, install
Eckhart & Associates
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Market leader in the design and manufacturing of specialized ergonomic tools and solutions to automotive and industrial manufacturers.
Car and Driver
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Car and Driver is an American automotive magazine for auto enthusiasts and in-market car buyers.
Superior Industries International, Inc.
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Superior is the largest manufacturer of aluminum wheels for passenger cars and light-duty vehicles in North America.
Tower International
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Tower International is a leading integrated global manufacturer of engineered structural metal components and assemblies.
Action Fabricators
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Action Fab provides custom-made tapes, adhesive and non-adhesive-backed foams, rubbers, plastics and other specialty materials.
L&W Engineering
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L&W Engineering is a “Tier 1” supplier in the automotive industry.
Key Plastics
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A Livonia, Mich.-based manufacturer of automotive interior
East West Industrial Engineering (EWIE Co., Inc.)
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East West Industrial Engineering is a logistics company that provides commodity management services.
Witco Corporation
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Witco Corporation is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialty chemicals, founded in 1920 by Robert I. Wishnick.
Hadley
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Hadley is a transportation company that manufactures vehicles and tractor trailers.
RCO Engineering
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RCO Engineering is a leading supplier to the automotive, aerospace and defense industries
Icahn Automotive Group
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Icahn Automotive operates businesses involved in aftermarket parts distribution and service.
Maxion Wheels
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Maxion Wheels supply OEMs with the highest quality wheels and most innovative technologies.
ACDelco
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ACDelco is a global leader in automotive replacement parts and related services and offers quality aftermarket products.
GT Technologies
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An international supplier of custom-engineered gasoline and diesel engine valvetrain actuation components.
GMC Truck
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GMC truck the official site for GMC motors a well known company updating list of all truck and products.
