Michigan And Ontario To Jointly Promote Region's Auto Industry

ACME TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says he plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to promote the region's automotive industry.

Snyder said at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars near Traverse City that collaborating globally is important to the future. He tells The Detroit News: "It's about being good neighbors and good partners to do things together."

Snyder said the memorandum, which he's to sign Wednesday afternoon with Wynne, will provide the state and province a framework to create future agreements and work together. He says working groups will be formed to look at different areas such as mobility.

The Detroit Free Press reports Snyder says it's designed in part to help Michigan and Ontario attract research and development of self-driving cars.