R.J. King

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Articles

Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Partner with America250 for Declaration of Independence

5 days ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

The Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram brands are partnering with America250, the bipartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence during its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026. The brands will serve collectively as exclusive automotive sponsors of America250, along with other corporations and organizations. supporting programming to engage 350 million Americans for the anniversary.
Auto Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Class of Inductees, Including Dieter Zetsche

6 days ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

The Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, which annually recognizes individuals whose contributions have shaped the mobility industry, on Sept. 25 will conduct its 2025 Induction Ceremony at The Department at Hudson’s in downtown Detroit. The 2025 class of inductees includes:Dieter Zetsche — Among other titles, chairman of Daimler AG, credited with steering Mercedes-Benz into a new era of global success.
The Henry Ford in Dearborn Debuts New Exhibit of American Women in the Military

6 days ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

The Henry Ford in Dearborn has opened a special exhibition honoring the contributions of nearly 350,000 American women who answered the call to serve their country during World War II. The exhibit, “Our War Too: Women in Service,” was organized by The National WWII Museum, and is sponsored by The Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation. Both organizations are in greater New Orleans.
KODE Labs in Detroit Expands Advanced Smart Building Technology with Legrand

6 days ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

Legrand, a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures, has launched the Wattstopper i3 Platform, a next-generation lighting and building intelligence solution developed by Detroit-based KODE Labs, a global leader of advanced smart building technology. The partnership is part of a new era of unified experiences, seamless integrations, and data-driven control, making it easier to transform buildings into intelligent, responsive environments.
University of Michigan Part of Team Developing Advanced Fission Reactor

6 days ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

Space Nuclear Power Corp. in Los Alamos, NM., a world leader in space fission technology, has been selected as a commercial partner to design and develop an advanced fission reactor for the Space Power and Propulsion for Agility, Responsiveness, and Resilience (SPAR) Institute. The SPAR Institute is led by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor under the U.S. Space Force University Consortium’s Space Strategic Technology Institute 3 for Advanced Space Power and Propulsion.
Survey: Michigan Small Business Owners say Growth Hampered by Health Care Costs

1 week ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

Health care costs are a top concern among small business owners across Michigan, according to the latest membership survey from the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM). The rise in health care costs has companies rebalancing their books and cutting back on hiring new employees. Seventy-six percent of SBAM members surveyed said the cost of providing health care is affecting their ability to hire more employees, while 51 percent say they’ve had to reduce or eliminate benefits due to costs.
Roadie Opens in Metro Detroit, Offers Logistics Management Delivery Platform

1 week ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

Roadie, a logistics management and crowdsourced delivery platform that’s part of UPS, has expanded its network of cross-dock facilities with a new location along Michigan Avenue in Canton Township.
GM Invests $888M to Boost Production of Sixth Generation V8 Engines

1 week ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

General Motors Co. in Detroit plans to invest $888 million in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant, north of Buffalo and along and inland from the Niagara River, to support the production of the sixth generation of GM’s V-8 engines used in full-size trucks and SUVs.The funding marks the largest single investment the company has ever made in an engine plant, and makes Tonawanda the second GM propulsion plant to produce this new generation of engines.
Priority Health Offers New Solutions for Diabetes and Weight Management

1 week ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

Priority Health in Grand Rapids, the second largest health plan in Michigan, is partnering with Virta Health, a leader in addressing chronic metabolic conditions, to offer new solutions for weight management options and diabetes support among employers and employees. A nationally recognized nonprofit health plan serving more than 1.3 million members, Priority Health members will have access to Virta Health’s nutrition-first programs and comprehensive, multi-specialty clinical support.
PDA Q&A: THE E-INTERVIEW

1 week ago | dbusiness.com | R.J. King

DB: WHERE ARE YOU? MF: I’m in Los Angeles at CoMotion LA ’24, which is a two-day conference centered on the mobility ecosystem. It used to be paired with the L.A. Auto Show. DB: WHAT’S YOUR ROLE? MF: I’ve attended the event over the last five years; some years, I served as a speaker. This year, as part of the event, I’ll be speaking to a U.K. delegation on mobility market trends, market entry, and the future of mobility.