VW Hires Kenneth Feinberg To Handle Emission-Cheating Claims
The German automaker says Feinberg will develop an independent, fair and quick process for resolving the claims.
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The German automaker says Feinberg will develop an independent, fair and quick process for resolving the claims.
The safest cars this model year, according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, come from Japan.
The recall includes the Beetle, Golf, Jetta and Passat models from 2015 and 2016.
Volkswagen almost inevitably will have to compensate owners of diesel cars equipped with emissions-rigging software.
Volkswagen's pollution-control chicanery has not just been victimless tinkering, according to a report.
Without that test, VW was virtually home free and evaded detection for seven years.
When there is this kind of deception, we've got to get these agencies to be able to cut through it and catch it."
"I think their feet should be held to the fire. I think apologies don't mean anything when something is so premeditated."
"We are asking, I am asking for your trust on our way forward," he said. "We will clear this up."
The recall is for eight models.
Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche are recalling more than 93,500 cars and SUVs worldwide to fix fuel leak problems.
Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche are recalling about 27,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. to fix fuel leak problems.
General Motors Co. set a company record last year for global sales, but it was outsold by German automaker Volkswagen AG.
The automaker says a fuel leak in the engine may cause a fire.
Slow sales caused dealer inventories to rise in January and February, putting pressure on companies to clear their lots.
Federal agents making a routine check of the car's paperwork learned that the 1965 model was reported stolen in Knoxville in 1974.
U.S. Sen. Bob Corker says a union win would hurt efforts to lure other companies to Chattanooga, Tenn.
Workers at VW Chattanooga plant vote Thursday and Friday on union representation.
On Monday at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the German automaker plans to unveil the Passat BlueMotion concept.
.S. safety regulators are investigating thousands of Volkswagen SUVs because the headlamps and other outside lights can fail with little warning.
"We're interested in bringing a new labor model to the U.S.," said Gary Casteel, a regional director for the UAW.
Judging by the slew of electric and hybrid vehicles being rolled out at the Frankfurt Auto Show, it might seem carmakers are tapping a large and eager market.
The world's auto manufacturers are moving on from turbulent times - and are leaving Europe behind for the time being.
Which convertible is hotter? The highly acclaimed and luxurious Lamborghini Gallardo or the more affordable Fiat 500? You decide!
Here's what a tech writer found wandering around the North American International Auto Show for a second straight day
Authorities say the structure was deemed "uninhabitable," and they were working with displaced families.
Alla and Maksym Kondratenko moved to the Ann Arbor area as refugees from Ukraine months after Russian forces invaded the country in 2022.
Before the sun set and the candle was lit on the first night of Hanukkah, members of the Jewish faith were up early Wednesday morning to help others.
The Capuchin Soup Kitchen served meals to the community and gave out special gift bags on Christmas.
The Oakland County Foster Closet, which was formed 11 years ago, supports more than 14,000 kids.
A suspect was taken into custody, and a gun was recovered from the scene, authorities say.
Authorities say the structure was deemed "uninhabitable," and they were working with displaced families.
Alla and Maksym Kondratenko moved to the Ann Arbor area as refugees from Ukraine months after Russian forces invaded the country in 2022.
Before the sun set and the candle was lit on the first night of Hanukkah, members of the Jewish faith were up early Wednesday morning to help others.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, is tracking Santa on his trip around the world this Christmas, so children and families can see where he is right now.
Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
Michigan Central is continuing its celebration of its reopening during the holiday season.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Alla and Maksym Kondratenko moved to the Ann Arbor area as refugees from Ukraine months after Russian forces invaded the country in 2022.
Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on their cellphones following a 34-17 bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NFC North title and top seeding in the conference.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions borrowed from Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers to trick the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Cade Cunningham scored 28 points and had 13 assists, Jalen Duren added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 133-125.
Quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions easily dispatched the Chicago Bears 34-17 Sunday afternoon.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Alla and Maksym Kondratenko moved to the Ann Arbor area two years ago with their young son Davyd and their then-infant daughter Daiana. They came to the U.S. as refugees from Ukraine months after Russian forces invaded the country in 2022.
Warmer air builds through the weekend ahead.
Before the sun set and the first candle was lit on the first night of Hanukkah, members of the Jewish faith were up early Wednesday morning to help others.
The gift of giving is in full swing at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen on Meldrum Street in Detroit this Christmas.
Police are investigating "suspicious circumstances" surrounding a Michigan man's death after he was found unresponsive on Christmas Eve. Investigators determined the victim suffered from blunt force trauma.