Auburn Hills leaders respond to announcement of new Fiat Chrysler Automobiles headquarters

“As a lifelong resident of Auburn Hills, I took pride in knowing that one of the greatest car companies in the world was headquartered in my hometown,” said McDaniel. “While we would have loved to have seen newly formed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles keep their world headquarters location in Auburn Hills, I’m excited to see Chrysler thriving as a result of its relationship with Fiat. I am confident Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will continue to be a good news story for Auburn Hills and the region. The company and its employees will still remain a very important part of Auburn Hills.” 

Pete Auger, city manager of Auburn Hills, echoed Mayor McDaniel’s optimism.

“While Auburn Hills will no longer have bragging rights to Chrysler being headquartered in our city, the relocation of the headquarters is symbolic rather than economic in terms of impact,” said Auger. “The heart, soul and creative and intellectual engine of a tremendous automotive company remain in Auburn Hills. We congratulate the newly formed Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and look forward to their continuing contributions as a vital member of the Auburn Hills community.” 

Mayor McDaniel will talk about the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announcement and more at the city’s annual State of the Community breakfast, sponsored by the Auburn Hills Chamber of Commerce and held from 8 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Jan. 30) at the Palace of Auburn Hills.