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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.
Some residents told CBS News Detroit it was a scary shock to find out the air here might not have been safe.
Nick Pivetta allowed two hits over seven innings and the San Diego Padres recorded their seventh shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Earth Day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this year focused on the people who help study and protect the planet.
As the first Latin American and non-European pope in more than 1,000 years, Pope Francis's presence as the head of one of the world's largest religions was more than historical.
A new initiative to educate young drivers will give high school students in Dearborn, Michigan, hands-on experience behind the wheel.
Some residents told CBS News Detroit it was a scary shock to find out the air here might not have been safe.
A shelter-in-place order has been lifted for people near an industrial building fire in Roseville, Michigan.
Nick Pivetta allowed two hits over seven innings and the San Diego Padres recorded their seventh shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Alpena Power Company claims Michigan's ice storm was an "act of God," not subject to automatic billing credit law.
Earth Day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this year focused on the people who help study and protect the planet.
The operations of Tribar's Wixom location will be moving to Howell, according to plans announced earlier this month.
Shawn Fain, president of United Auto Workers, took to social media Thursday to give a policy speech. "There's a lot of uncertainty over what this moment holds," he said.
Slotkin is a former CIA officer who worked in national security roles in the Pentagon during the Bush and Obama administrations.
The company says the layoffs are not related to tariffs. The layoffs are effective April 14.
The automaker is working with local authorities on the investigation.
A drive-in theater that opened in 2021 in Monroe County has closed for good; citing overall industry trends.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Residents of a small Michigan community stood side by side to help a local bookstore move 9,100 books — one by one — from its former site to a new location about a block away.
Nick Pivetta allowed two hits over seven innings and the San Diego Padres recorded their seventh shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Federal health officials want companies to swap out certain food dyes with natural alternatives.
Tesla's sales and stock price have taken a hit this year amid blowback over CEO Elon Musk's role in the Trump administration.
Record consumer debt, years of steep inflation and other factors are driving more Americans to considering filing for bankruptcy.
Amid reports the IRS may end its free Direct File program, more than 170 lawmakers are demanding it remains open.
"We are acting out of an abundance of caution to notify the public as quickly as possible," Dr. Julie Kehdi said.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
Three or more related cases of the measles is an outbreak, according to the CDC.
During Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign to raise awareness and improve outcomes for Black mothers, the Detroit-based organization Mothering Justice is spotlighting what happens when advocacy turns into action.
Nick Pivetta allowed two hits over seven innings and the San Diego Padres recorded their seventh shutout of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
Ahead of Games 3 and 4, the Pistons announced Tuesday fan giveaways as well as new food and merchandise offerings.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and 12 rebounds and the Pistons beat the Knicks 100-94 on Monday night in Game 2 of their playoff series.
Gleyber Torres and Zach McKinstry each had three hits and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Diego Padres 6-4 for their fourth win in five games.
Michigan's Fred Richard and Paul Juda finished first and second in the all-around and the Wolverines edged them past five-time defending champion Stanford to win their first NCAA men's gymnastics title since 2014.
Distracted driving killed at least 3,000 people and caused more than 400,000 injuries in the U.S. in 2024, according to NHTSA, as the problem is worse in summer months when more people are on the road.
It's a look at the Detroit Public Schools Community Foundation and how things are going as Kerrie Mitchell, CEO, appears on Michigan Matters to give an update.
Lawrence Technological University is 93 years old with a strong regional imprint, which Dr. Tarek Sobh talks about on Michigan Matters.
A trio of experts talks about consumer needs when it comes to transit, which are evolving.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
A shelter-in-place order has been lifted for people near an industrial building fire in Roseville, Michigan. The order was in place for nearly two hours, being issued shortly before noon Tuesday and being lifted around 1:40 p.m.
A manslaughter charge has been filed in the aftermath of a stabbing at a gas station in Southfield, Michigan.
Earth Day in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this year focused on the people who help study and protect the planet. Tuesday's celebration comes after several federal workers in Michigan lost their jobs amid DOGE layoffs. Hundreds of others marched outside the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offices in Ann Arbor to express their appreciation for these employees' important role in protecting our planet.
April is National Poetry Month, and Wednesday is the birthday of poet William Shakespeare. To celebrate, Shakespeare in Detroit is hosting the annual Sonnet Slam on April 23. Executive director Sam White and poet Devon "The Sonnet Man" Glover join CBS News Detroit to discuss the upcoming event.
As the first Latin American and non-European pope in more than 1,000 years, Pope Francis's presence as the head of one of the world's largest religions was more than historical.