Silverdome Gets New Gig As Volkswagen Parking Lot
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.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident.
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven is hoping to stop theft from its nonprofit animal shelter after a man is accused of stealing donated returnable bottles and cans.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
At least 32 officers' licenses are being investigated, according to MCOLES.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the incident.
At least 32 officers' licenses are being investigated, according to MCOLES.
Daisy's mission is two-fold: To waste scammers' time so they can't speak to real people and to draw attention to fraud by warning consumers to be vigilant.
Chloe and Helena Bennett were inside their Orion Township condo when it exploded Tuesday night.
I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven is hoping to stop theft from its nonprofit animal shelter after a man is accused of stealing donated returnable bottles and cans.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Sen. JD Vance's election as vice president has opened up one of Ohio's U.S. Senate seats.
U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
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.
A charity event for Ferndale's Affirmations organization is being hosted by the new Detroit nightclub Arcenciel. For more information, visit arcencieldetroit.com.
Homelessness is an issue that is affecting communities across the country. The Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) has been working to advocate for people in that situation. Carolyn Geck with Covenant House Michigan joins CBS News Detroit to discuss COTS' annual "Sleep Out."
There is a big need for blood donations, and the Singh Development Company is hosting a blood drive on Monday, Nov. 25. Gerry Abejuro with the American Red Cross joined CBS News Detroit to discuss blood donations.
dry and cloudy for the weekend
Javier's Downtown and Agave Lounge joins CBS News Detroit for this week's Foodie Fridays segment.