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Detroit-based auto supplier American Axle & Manufacturing to merge with UK-based Dowlais in a $1.44B cash and stock deal

The merger brings together AAM's expertise in driveline systems with the global metal forming capabilities of Dowlais, creating a more diversified automotive supplier with a bigger geographic footprint. They expect cost savings through operational efficiencies and scale. [AAM Newsroom]

Driving the news: Electric vehicles require far fewer parts than combustion ones, and suppliers are adapting. Whatever happens in the U.S. with EVs, the auto industry is global and players are dealing with different sets of regulations and increased Chinese competition.

The people behind the popular Noble Fish sushi restaurant and White Wolf Japanese patisserie,will be opening two new Asian food halls in Metro Detroit called "Noble Village."

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Perceptions of Downtown Detroit among residents and the wider region are up, according to a new survey. What are the areas that have made progress, and where is there still work to do? Eric Larson,

Today's episode is in the three parts.

First, a 21-story smaller tower of the RenCen complex is up for auction and the starting bid is under $3m. Should we buy it? Should we turn parking

Today's show is in three parts, as Devon O'Reilly joins Jer to talk about the new AC Hotel, the Dearborn Inn whose renovations are alsmost complete, and

Welcome to the Wednesday before Thanksgiving!

We talk about opening of Social Brews, a new spot in Detroit's financial district, offering a unique blend of coffee, cocktails, and self-serve beer taps in a spacious, modern

On your Daily Detroit sharing what to know and where to go in Southeast Michigan, three topics for your Tuesday:

Shi and Jer get into development news as General Motors and Dan Gilbert's Bedrock announce