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It's a peculiar sight to see in Pontiac, as the large lot has been mostly empty since 2013.
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It's a peculiar sight to see in Pontiac, as the large lot has been mostly empty since 2013.
The complaint, dated Dec. 30, says Oliver Schmidt in 2015 misled regulators.
Volkswagen will soon be able to repair some of its diesel cars so they meet U.S. emissions standards.
Volkswagen took a big step toward recovering from its emissions-cheating scandal by introducing a new seven-passenger SUV.
About 475,000 owners of VWs and Audis with 2-liter four-cylinder diesel engines now will be able to seek buybacks of their vehicles starting next Tuesday.
Repairs that would fix about 15 percent of Volkswagen's cheating 2-liter diesel engines could be approved by regulators in the next few weeks.
James Liang of California entered the plea today in U.S. District Court in Detroit.
The announcement comes as Volkswagen AG is trying to move forward in the U.S. following an emissions cheating scandal.
These positions pay $31,000 -$34,000 to start.
Owners will get $12,500 to $44,000, depending on the model, age, mileage and options on their car.
Lawyers say it's the largest auto-related consumer class-action settlement in U.S. history.
Owners would get $1,000 to $7,000 depending on their cars' age, with an average payment of $5,000.
The recalls are being phased in during the next two years.
U.S. car buyers are tapping the brakes.
Takata inflators can deteriorate over time and rupture, presenting a potential danger to drivers and passengers.
Clinton said in the tweet that the Volkswagen workers are "raising their voices for the rights they deserve.
At VW, lower-level engineers are told what to do and not given much autonomy. As a result, in order to get things done, they don't tell their superiors what they're up to, he said.
German automaker Daimler AG is investigating at the request of the U.S. government what it says are "possible indications of irregularities" in its emissions certification process.
An agreement will give consumers who bought Volkswagen vehicles rigged to cheat on emissions tests the option of having the automaker buy back the cars or fix them, a judge said Thursday.
Some owners would get a choice of having VW repair their cars or buy them back.
The cases have lingered since last fall with the polluting cars still on the road, leaving owners to wonder if VW will buy them back or come up with a repair.
Volkswagen is recalling about 91,000 Passat cars with diesel engines because wiring under the body can corrode, overheat and potentially start fires.
Daniel Donovan says in a whistleblower case that he was wrongfully fired last year after refusing to participate in the deletions and reporting them to a supervisor.
At least 10 people have died worldwide from the problem and 139 have been injured.
The UAW charges that Volkswagen is making workplace changes without consultation with the maintenance workers who voted in December for union representation.
Voters in Michigan are looking to make some money off the state's new "I voted" stickers.
A person familiar with the trade tells The Associated Press the Cleveland Browns are trading defensive end Za'Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions, who were looking for an edge rusher following star Aidan Hutchinson's leg injury.
Michigan Democrats claimed control for the first time in decades after the 2022 midterms. But Tuesday's election could potentially dismantle the Democratic Party's trifecta.
In Michigan's 12th Congressional District, incumbent Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib, one of the original members of "The Squad," is hoping to stave off challenger James Hooper.
Voters in Michigan's 10th Congressional District will choose between Incumbent Republican Rep. John James and Democratic Party challenger Carl Marlinga.
Michigan lost a seat in Congress and an electoral college vote as a result of the 2020 Census. It marked the fifth consecutive Census that Michigan lost a Congressional seat.
Here's a look at what's on the ballot in Michigan. In addition to the presidential race, Michigan residents will cast ballots for U.S. Senate and House races, Michigan House and Michigan Supreme Court.
The 2024 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5, and polling locations will open across the state as Michigan voters decide. Here's what you need to know about when polls open and close on Election Day.
With the 2024 general election on Tuesday, Michigan voters are urged to make sure they have everything needed to vote, especially knowing where they can cast their ballot.
While Michigan Supreme Court seats are nonpartisan, candidates are nominated at state party conventions.
Shipments dropped by 20% to 1.2 million vehicles in the third quarter from 1.5 million a year earlier.
At a rally in Novi over the weekend, Former President Donald Trump promised to save the auto industry in Michigan, and to bring back manufacturing jobs to the state.
The company said after financial markets closed on Monday that it made $892 million from July through September, compared with $1.2 billion it made a year earlier.
The motto for the new INKAS Ram 1500 is "Built for Civilians, Armored Discreetly."
U.S. sales are down and a once-profitable joint venture in China is losing money, but General Motors still managed to post $3 billion in net profits last quarter.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Downtown Detroit will soon be home to an entertainment hub where people can immerse themselves in live sporting events and other unique experiences.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Michigan Democrats claimed control for the first time in decades after the 2022 midterms. But Tuesday's election could potentially dismantle the Democratic Party's trifecta.
In Michigan's 12th Congressional District, incumbent Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib, one of the original members of "The Squad," is hoping to stave off challenger James Hooper.
Voters in Michigan's 10th Congressional District will choose between Incumbent Republican Rep. John James and Democratic Party challenger Carl Marlinga.
Democrat Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet and Republican Paul Junge are targeting Michigan's 8th Congressional District, which Democratic Rep. Dan Kildee is vacating.
The winner will take over the seat being vacated by Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin.
Michigan health officials are warning residents about a rise in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
A new $125 million investment is set to help with school safety and mental health grants.
Some pathogens that contaminate food are even showing up in the U.S. for the first time thanks to climate change.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
The NYC Marathon forced the Detroit Pistons to take the subway to Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
Cade Cunningham scored 19 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 106-92 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Michigan State Quarterback Aidan Chiles completed 16 of 24 passes for 193 yards and two interceptions in Saturday's 47-10 loss to No. 13 Indiana.
The top-ranked team in the country was too much for Michigan as No. 1 Oregon dipatched the Wolverines 38-17 in Ann Arbor Saturday.
Eastern Michigan fell to Toledo 29-28 after Rockets defensive back Avery Smith broke up a pass on a 2-point conversion attempt on the final play of the game.
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Trump and Harris and their anointed representatives continue to make campaign stops in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other places in Michigan, a critical battleground state.
As Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance campaign in the Great Lakes States in rapid succession, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in on voters pollsters say are up for grabs in this critical swing state.
It is Election Day in Michigan, as voters head to the polls; the Detroit Lions are making moves ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline and more on your stories.
Polls in Michigan are open until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Here's what you need to know before heading to your polling location today.
Former president Donald Trump held his final campaign event in Grand Rapids on Monday while Kamala Harris rallied in Philadelphia. Both vice presidential candidates, Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz, spoke in Michigan on Monday.
Michigan United Cerebral Palsy is celebrating 75 years of advocating and supporting Michigan residents with disabilities.
Record warmth today.