Ford Says Strong China Sales Are Just The Start
The April performance of an all new Focus is giving a glimpse at Ford's future in China.
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The April performance of an all new Focus is giving a glimpse at Ford's future in China.
GM announced today that it's going to produce a version of the Cadillac XTS in China, for sale in that market.
Ford to invest $760 million in new China plant, that can build 250,000 vehicles a year.
Four of the founding manufacturers of the Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing purchased more than a combined $400 million in goods and services from other manufacturers and employers in 46 states in 2011, including Michigan, according to a CASM survey.
This week on Michigan Matters, host Carol Cain gets an update on China and the improving economic position with Michigan.
Michigan consumer goods companies interested in reaching new customers in the fastest growing economy in the world will have an opportunity to take part in a new exporting pilot program offered through a partnership between the export services company Export Now and the Michigan Economic Development Corp.
The state of Michigan is seeking 100 companies whose owners have been thinking about selling products in China to be part of a first-in-the-nation pilot program intended to boost exports there.
In less than six months, Gov. Rick Snyder has flipped the state's gameplan towards China which is gaining applause from C. Peter Theut, Robert Ficano and others.
With record breaking 2011 sales topping $10.9 billion and double digit growth in nine of its Top 10 markets across the globe and an innovative manufacturing line that will produce its Nutrilite products gearing up, Amway is on a proverbial roll.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is in Iowa for a welcome reception and dinner for China's vice president and a delegation of Chinese officials and business leaders.
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China will host its first race Aug. 19, series officials have put Detroit and Fontana, Calif., back on the schedule.
Perrigo Co. (Nasdaq: PRGO) announced that it has entered into Cooperation and License agreements with Brilite Nutritionals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("Brilite"), a Shanghai based infant nutrition company
Perrigo Co. (Nasdaq: PRGO) Wednesday announced it has entered into a supply agreement with Founder Pharma Co. Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of China-based Southwest Synthetic Pharmaceutical Corp. Ltd. Perrigo will supply infant formula manufactured in its U.S. facilities, for sale and distribution by Founder Pharma in China.
It's an American success story thanks to Chinese, Japanese, South Korean and Russian customers. In fact it's a worldwide love affair with their health and beauty products that put Amway on the map.
Eastern Michigan University's efforts to provide new opportunities and experiences for students and faculty in China are expanding with the signing of two new agreements with Zhejiang University of Media and Communications.
Beringea Managing Director Jeff Bocan's latest Huffington Post blog entry, "The Hidden Cost of 'Made in China': Tomorrow's Jobs," discusses the unimagined consequences of outsourcing manufacturing jobs overseas
President Barack Obama says China has "gamed" the world's trading system to its advantage, but he's not ready to get behind a bill that would penalize Beijing.
Unfair trade practices are costing U.S. jobs and Sen. Debbie Stabenow says her American Competitiveness Plan can level the playing field.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano is writing a blog this week about his experiences during a trade mission to Japan, China and South Korea.
Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano is unveiling this week a new, 1,000-acre site in Plymouth and Northville Townships to battery suppliers and energy-related firms during his seventh trade mission to Asia.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano are leading a delegation to Asia with stops in China, Japan and South Korea. And, they're going during a global economic slowdown.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said Wednesday his upcoming trade trip to China and other Asian nations may not result in immediate job announcements, but that the journey is important to lay the groundwork for future investments in the state.
SpeedConnect, a premium wireless broadband provider offering services designed to support high usage demands, announced today it will launch a 4G network, providing speeds of up to 10 megabits per second download and 2 megabits per second upload, in Michigan's Thumb.
Trubiquity, a provider of managed file transfer software and other software-as-a-service systems for a variety of industries, Wednesday announced a distribution agreement with Shanghai Automotive Information Systems, enabling SAIS to deliver Trubquity to companies in the Chinese auto industry.
Our first chance at a few snowflakes will arrive with the latest freeze date on Thursday in Metro Detroit.
A pair of bills in the Michigan House, introduced by Democrats, aims to make it more difficult to implement book bans.
Residents were urged to stay away from the area as authorities work to determine the cause.
Weeks before the high school wrestling season is set to begin, the Livonia Public Schools District has fired a wrestling coach.
Teachers say they've been working without a contract since the beginning of the school year and now they want that to change.
Residents are urged to stay away from the area as authorities work to determine the cause.
Our first chance at a few snowflakes will arrive with the latest freeze date on Thursday in Metro Detroit.
James Mitchell Kerr was charged with assault with intent to murder, felony firearm and resisting and obstructing.
A pair of bills in the Michigan House, introduced by Democrats, aims to make it more difficult to implement book bans.
Weeks before the high school wrestling season is set to begin, the Livonia Public Schools District has fired a wrestling coach.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information.
Earlier this week, the automaker announced that it was indefinitely laying off 1,100 union-backed workers at its Toledo South Assembly Plant.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
Frontier is expanding service across 21 airports in the U.S. and Caribbean. Here are the new routes the carrier will service.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Only some passengers will be able to eat their favorite burgers in the skies through a partnership between Delta and Shake Shack.
The Mayo Clinic says surgeons there successfully performed a face transplant for a Michigan man who was severely injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound 10 years ago.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
The Mayo Clinic says surgeons there successfully performed a face transplant for a Michigan man who was severely injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound 10 years ago.
In September, nurses submitted cards of interest to the National Labor Relations Board, which then approved the right to hold a formal vote
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
Weeks before the high school wrestling season is set to begin, the Livonia Public Schools District has fired a wrestling coach.
The Detroit Lions have developed a killer instinct this season.
Zach LaVine scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a 122-112 win against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Rookie sensation Macklin Celebrini scored 46 seconds into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks beat the slumping Detroit Red Wings 5-4.
Both players surprised fans at a Detroit youth center at The Yunion's annual turkey drive.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Authorities provided an update on an explosion that destroyed a condominium in Orion Township. Two people have been taken to the hospital for critical injuries and a few others suffered minor injuries. Authorities say two other people are unaccounted for.
A pair of bills in the Michigan House, introduced by Democrats, aim to make it more difficult to implement book bans in our state. The bills would set requirements before books could be removed from shelves at community and district libraries but not school libraries.
Weeks before the high school wrestling season is set to begin, the Livonia School District has fired its coach.
Cooler air arrives Wednesday night along with a chance at a few flakes.
Teachers in the Wayne-Westland Community Schools District are speaking out about the ongoing dispute over their contract.