J.D. Power predicts auto sales recovery to pause in July
TROY—The customer experience and business analytics firm J.D. Power predicts that July new vehicle retail sales are expected to be down from a year ago. The joint forecast from Power …
ESD, ASEE offer free webinar on social justice for engineers
SOUTHFIELD—The Engineering Society of Detroit and the American Society for Engineering Education will hold a free online class on “Foundations of Social Justice for Engineers” on Monday, Aug. 17 from …
UM No. 11 nationally on US News best hospitals list
WASHINGTON—The University of Michigan hospital in Ann Arbor ranked No. 11 nationally in the 2020-21 Best Hospitals rankings, released by US News. The 31st edition of the rankings includes special …
Consulting firm Kearney joins LIFT, to build model factory in Detroit
DETROIT—Officials at LIFT, the Detroit-based, Department of Defense-supported national manufacturing innovation institute, announced that global management consulting firm Kearney has joined the institute as a platinum member and is supporting …
Domino’s offers free pizza for best homemade film
ANN ARBOR—If you love Domino’s Pizza enough to want once or twice a week for a year, and if you’re handy with a camera, Domino’s Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) has …
Northern Michigan’s first fast-charge EV station installed
TRAVERSE CITY—Blain’s Farm & Fleet, in partnership with Cherryland Electric Cooperative, celebrated the installation of the first universal DC Fast-Charge electric vehicle station in northern Michigan last week. The two …
Women in tech, utilities, pandemic the focus of July 27 M2 TechCast
ANN ARBOR—The July 27 M2 TechCast will feature wide-ranging discussions on women in technology, utility options available to consumers, and continuing news of the coronavirus pandemic from one of the …
Some car owners truly love their vehicles despite flaws, J.D. Power finds
TROY—When it comes to driving sales, as well as generating brand loyalty and advocacy, vehicles that create joy for their owners often overcomes any negatives caused by problems they experience. …
Dow sales, profits plunge amid pandemic
MIDLAND—Revenue and profit both declined substantially at Dow Inc., the Midland-based chemical giant, for the second quarter ended June 30, as the coronavirus pandemic slowed down business worldwide. Revenue for …
Appliance industry needs more online engagement with consumers: J.D. Power
TROY—Whether it be on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or online retailer websites, kitchen and laundry appliance manufacturers must stay connected to their customer base online, according to the J.D. Power 2020 …