Snyder's China Trip, Concurrent Mission Cost $424K
Gov. Rick Snyder's upcoming fourth annual trip to China to coax the economic powerhouse's companies to expand in Michigan won't be cheap.
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Gov. Rick Snyder's upcoming fourth annual trip to China to coax the economic powerhouse's companies to expand in Michigan won't be cheap.
Local Chinese expert Tom Watkins joins a prestigious event Thursday that includes former President Jimmy Carter and U.S. Ambassador David Shinn to discuss the growing role of China and its impact on Michigan and the USA.
GM expects China to become the world's largest luxury car market later this decade, and plans to introduce nine new Cadillacs there over the next five years.
Paulson joined Michigan Governor Rick Snyder in addressing the Detroit Economic Club on Monday, meeting at Ford Field.
Detroit Zoo officials plan to travel to China to assess animal welfare practices and conduct training workshops at three of the country's major zoos.
The good folks at The Restaurant Choice cooked up these handsomely designed infographics to get you through your next international dining adventure.
Livonia-based A123 Systems LLC said Monday it had an agreement to sell its grid storage business and other assets in energy storage for the telecom and data storage industries to Japan's NEC Corp.
A Chinese student in power engineering at Michigan Technological University takes what he's learned back to his native village -- hoping to keep the lights on more reliably.
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Protean Electric Thursday announced a partnership with China's FAW-Volkswagen Automotive Co. Ltd. to develop an all new electric propulsion system that will include Protean Electric's award-winning Protean Drive with intent towards a demonstration vehicle program and production.
A development group from China has scooped up two downtown Detroit buildings, including the former home of the Freep.
ALTe Powertrain Technologies, the developer of the first plug in electric hybrid vehicle powertrain system for light commercial vehicles and independent producer of new energy powertrain systems in China, crossed a significant milestone in its international business development strategy on Oct. 8, 2013.
Ford builds new Asia plants to prepare for expected growth.
The Livonia-based battery maker A123 Systems LLC, purchased by the Chinese battery maker Wanxiang in January, Wednesday named executives and board members.
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday will embark on his third trade trip to Asia, this time with an added focus on selling Michigan as a destination to Chinese tourists.
Danlaw Inc., a global provider of automotive electronics and embedded engineering services, Wednesday announced a partnership with Eontronix Co. Inc., a technical service provider to the Chinese auto industry.
Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE: WHR) announced that it has entered into agreements to become a majority shareholder (51 percent) in Hefei Rongshida Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., a home appliances manufacturer based in Hefei, China.
Supply Chain Solutions, a Grand Rapids-based transportation, logistics and supply chain management and improvement group, has acquired the freight forwarding business unit of England Logistics, a top 10 freight brokerage firm and third party logistics provider based in Salt Lake City.
The latest in new business earned by Michigan's technology-focused companies
Livonia-based TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW) has recently started production of its electrically powered steering belt drive system for the first time on a global vehicle platform launching in China.
On May 9, 12 Chinese students were the first to graduate from Wayne State University's 3+2 program - a partnership with several Chinese universities.
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An ex- General Motors engineer convicted of stealing hybrid technology was sentenced to just a year and a day in prison, far below the punishment sought by the government in a case that involved an alleged scheme to take the trade secrets to China.
General Motors Co. wants a long prison sentence next week for a former employee and her husband who were convicted of stealing hybrid vehicle technology for potential use by competitors in China.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
Detroit police are investigating after they say two men and a woman were hurt in a drive-by shooting on Tuesday.
Trump accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against U.S. automobiles, alcohol and dairy products, escalating tensions with one of the United States' closest allies.
Bloomfield Township police released footage of the retail theft, asking for the public's help in identifying the group.
A Michigan Department of Corrections officer has been charged with allegedly opening a cell door and allowing an inmate to attack a fellow correction officer.
Trump accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against U.S. automobiles, alcohol and dairy products, escalating tensions with one of its closest allies.
Detroit police are investigating after they say two men and a woman were hurt in a drive-by shooting on Tuesday.
Bloomfield Township police released footage of the retail theft, asking for the public's help in identifying the group.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
A Michigan Department of Corrections officer has been charged with allegedly opening a cell door and allowing an inmate to attack a fellow correction officer.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
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Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Trump accused Canada of unfairly discriminating against U.S. automobiles, alcohol and dairy products, escalating tensions with one of the United States' closest allies.
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A statewide air quality alert for Michigan is in effect through Monday due to wildfire smoke, according to the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
U.S. forces continue to attack Iran for an 11th straight day. The update comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed the growing cost of the U.S. conflict with Iran.
Cooler air in the 70s will take over for the next 2 days.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department is investigating after eight people were caught on camera stealing dozens of clothing items from the shelves at a Dick's Sporting Goods.
Detroit police are investigating after they say two men and a woman were hurt in a drive-by shooting on Tuesday.
A planned joint U.S.-Canada ceremony on Friday celebrating the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is no longer expected to take place after President Trump announced 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods.