Detroit Axle Leading the Fight Against Illegal Tariffs
Michigan company takes on Washington, stands up for manufacturers and consumers to fight government overreach
Mike Musheinesh, CEO
Mike Musheinesh is the CEO of Detroit Axle, a Michigan-based global retailer and distributor of new and remanufactured aftermarket automotive parts. A longtime automotive entrepreneur, Musheinesh has led the company since 2012, when he assumed the role from his father, company founder Ed Musheinesh, who established the business in 1990 as a small aftermarket parts shop in Dearborn.
Under his leadership, Detroit Axle has grown into a major online and retail supplier of components such as brakes, axles, suspension parts, and wheel hubs, serving customers across the United States and internationally.
The company operates retail storefronts in Metro Detroit and large distribution facilities that support global e-commerce sales.
Based in the Detroit area, Musheinesh has decades of experience in the automotive aftermarket sector and is known for advocating on issues affecting auto-parts suppliers, including trade policy and supply chain challenges impacting manufacturers and distributors.
News & Press
Below is a curated collection of recent features, interviews, and expert commentary highlighting the role of Detroit Axle and CEO Mike Musheinesh in today’s most important economic and automotive debates.
About Detroit Axle
Detroit Axle is a leading global retailer and distributor of OE remanufactured and new aftermarket auto parts. For over 30 years, Detroit Axle has served customers in the Motor City and beyond — bringing affordable, first-class products to millions of automotive professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.
In 1990, Ed Musheinesh opened a small aftermarket parts shop near the Rouge Plant in Dearborn, Michigan. Wanting to expand his business to serve more local dealerships, mechanics, and hobbyists, Ed moved to Detroit’s West Side before passing the role of CEO to son and co-owner, Mike Musheinesh, in 2012, Detroit Axle relocated retail and remanufacturing operations to the company’s current flagship facility and global distribution center on 8 Mile Road.
Today, Detroit Axle houses two brick-and-mortar storefront locations on the north and west sides of the city and has grown to employ over 150 employees in the metro area alone. The advancement of our online store has also facilitated the opening of a distribution center in El Paso, Texas, a 225,000 square-foot expansion that allows us to serve even more customers nationwide with free, fast delivery.