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.
A girl who drowned at a private club swimming pool was with other children, but no adults, at the time, deputies said.
The top candidates were chosen during a special primary election in the Saginaw Bay area to fill a vacancy in the Michigan Senate.
The Plymouth Historical Museum in Michigan honored George Jackson, one of the first African Americans to settle in the city.
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
MIOSHA says the number of workplace fatalities in 2025 is an increase from 34 in 2024.
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody after a standoff on Tuesday in Livonia, according to police.
Police in Chelsea, Michigan, are looking to speak with a woman who dropped off a human skull at a thrift store last week.
Winter has officially tightened its grip on the Great Lakes.
A girl who drowned at a private club swimming pool was with other children, but no adults, at the time, deputies said.
The top candidates were chosen during a special primary election in the Saginaw Bay area to fill a vacancy in the Michigan Senate.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
All-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.
For the first time, the top 10 cars on Consumer Reports' annual list of best new vehicles also include electric or hybrid models.
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
All-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to acquire Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls in a four-player, three-team deal, according to two people with knowledge of the trade.
The International Olympic Committee requires athletes to be citizens of the nation they represent.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The Small Business Administration is barring green card holders and other non-U.S. citizens from applying for loans from the agency's main lending program as of March 1.
A bench trial began Monday over whether shipments of radioactive waste can be sent to a landfill in Wayne County, Michigan.
A police standoff Tuesday in Livonia has ended. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is continuing the investigation into a fatal drowning at a club swimming pool. Other top stories and weather.
Happy Hump Day Family! Today we are looking at Partly sunny skies, with a high near 23. Not Bad. Light snow returns for the end of the workweek, with accumulations generally 1-3 inches. The bulk of the snow will fall late Friday morning. Temperatures reach or exceed freezing on Friday; however, strong northwest winds at the end of the day (gusting 30-40 MPH) will drive much colder air back into southeast Michigan. Wind chills of 10 to 15 degrees below zero are likely Saturday morning before a modest warming trend early next week.
The Plymouth Historical Museum honored George Jackson, one of the first Black men to live in the area.