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Volkswagen recalls 143,000 Atlas SUVs over faulty airbag systems
Flaw in vehicles' wiring means front passenger airbags could fail to deploy during a crash.
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Flaw in vehicles' wiring means front passenger airbags could fail to deploy during a crash.
The company's American unit announced Thursday that it would end global production of the third-generation bulbous bug in July of next year after offering two special editions for sale.
The lawsuits allege that Volkswagen and its affiliates defrauded buyers by selling more than 40,000 vehicles that were equipped with software that concealed the true level of emissions in order to pass government tests.
VW admitted to installing software that turned on pollution controls during emissions testing then turned them off when the cars were on the road.
Schumer called on the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Justice Department to seek an $18 billion fine for the German automaker.
In a statement, Winterkorn said he took responsibility for the "irregularities'' found in diesel engines but that he was "not aware of any wrongdoing on my part.''
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Tuesday that his office will join investigations of Volkswagen following reports about how the automaker installed software in cars to cheat emissions tests.
VW, which owns Audi, faces billions of dollars in fines, although exact amounts were not determined.
The 24-year-old said he was washing his 1997 Volkswagen in his driveway when a police officer told him he wasn't allowed to do that.
Just about every major automobile manufacturer has a driverless car in the works.
Which convertible is hotter? The highly acclaimed and luxurious Lamborghini Gallardo or the more affordable Fiat 500? You decide!
Self-driving cars may sound like science fiction to some people, but in reality they have already arrived and their innovative features are sending the cars of today speeding towards a high-tech future.
Today, WCBS 880's Lynda Lopez spoke with factcheck.org's Lori Robertson, who is still in Charlotte going over last night's Democratic National Convention speeches by the President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
"My car is my proudest asset." - Nicole and her Volkswagen Jetta
"It has everything except for the remote start from that fun VW, Darth Vader commercial." - Jessica and her Volkswagen Passat
The Super Bowl commercials are as big as the game itself, but did they manage to score last night?
The 2011 LA Auto Show was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from November 18 through November 27. The 2012-13 North American debuts also featured six concept cars from BMW, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
"During the past 12 years, the cost of living increased by 40 percent, eroding judicial salaries," said Vincent E. Doyle III, president of the lawyers' group. Yet "judges' salaries will have risen 27 percent over a 15-year period, far less than the projected inflation rate."
If you've got your eye on some new wheels, you should head over to the Javits Center for the New York International Auto Show, which runs from April 22 to May 1.
In the Super Bowl of advertising, Eminem was everywhere, Roseanne Barr took a big hit from a log and Joan Rivers became a GoDaddy girl.
South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia and German car maker Volkswagen lead the insurance industry's annual list of the safest new vehicles.
Sunday is expected to be the busiest day of the summer travel season, but severe thunderstorms may cause delays and cancelations.
New video shows the suspects police are searching for in a brutal baseball bat attack last week in New York City.
The Dalai Lama, Tibet's 88-year-old spiritual leader, underwent a knee replacement surgery on Friday at the Hospital for Special Surgery on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Polls show Americans' trust in the Supreme Court has never been lower, especially in light of ethical lapses that lead observers to question the impartiality of the justices.
From the moment she first began appearing at the side of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette became one of the most photographed women in the world. Her personal style continues to have an impact 25 years following her death.
Sunday is expected to be the busiest day of the summer travel season, but severe thunderstorms may cause delays and cancelations.
New video shows the suspects police are searching for in a brutal baseball bat attack last week in New York City.
The Dalai Lama, Tibet's 88-year-old spiritual leader, underwent a knee replacement surgery on Friday at the Hospital for Special Surgery on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Severe thunderstorms are sweeping through New York and New Jersey, with the chance of a tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
NYC's Pride March 2024 takes over Manhattan today. See what time it starts and ends, plus the route map, street closures and more.
Severe thunderstorms are sweeping through New York and New Jersey, with the chance of a tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
A tractor-trailer accident on I-95 in Greenwich, CT had southbound lanes backed up for the morning commute.
Severe thunderstorms moved through New York and New Jersey on Wednesday evening, causing widespread power outages and other damage.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 college rankings Tuesday, and some Tri-State Area schools ranked among the best in the world.
Parts of New Jersey are back under a heat advisory Wednesday.
Sunday is expected to be the busiest day of the summer travel season, but severe thunderstorms may cause delays and cancelations.
Severe thunderstorms are sweeping through New York and New Jersey, with the chance of a tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
With a 15% fare hike for NJ Transit riders set to go into effect Monday, commuters protested Friday outside the agency's headquarters, saying they've been plagued with service delays and cancellations.
Court documents reveal disturbing new details in the case of a mother accused of drowning her two young children in Lakewood, New Jersey.
New Jersey police arrested Junior Nunez, 33, on Friday morning after issuing an Amber Alert for a 2-year-old boy from Paterson.
Severe thunderstorms are sweeping through New York and New Jersey, with the chance of a tornado. See the latest weather maps and live radar.
Long Island police said Steven Schwally, 64, was drunk and speeding when he crashed an SUV into a nail salon Friday, killing an off-duty NYPD officer and three other people.
At least four people were killed and nine injured when a driver crashed through the front of a nail salon on Long Island.
A pocket watch that belonged to President Theodore Roosevelt is back in its rightful place. The 126-year-old cherished possession has been recovered after being stolen from an exhibit in 1987.
Nearly half a dozen suburban freshman Republicans in New York have targets on their backs as Democrats hope to take control of the House after the November elections.
Negotiations went down to the wire, but Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council agreed on a $112.4 billion budget that will go into effect Monday.
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife are accused of accepting gold bars, a Mercedes and cash in exchange for using his political influence to help three businessmen and two foreign governments.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump squared off for the first presidential debate of the election season. Watch highlights and key moments here.
Parts of New York City will have 20 mph and even 10 mph zones come September, the DOT says.
Here's CBS News' fact check of statements made by Biden and Trump during the first 2024 presidential debate.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
"We can serve payers very effectively from the footprint that remains," CEO Tim Wentworth says of the coming Walgreens closures.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
One bill being fast-tracked would make abortions free in New Jersey by eliminating co-pays.
A beloved Queens DJ, known for his selfless generosity, is himself in need of support as he seeks a kidney donor.
From the moment she first began appearing at the side of John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette became one of the most photographed women in the world. Her personal style continues to have an impact 25 years following her death.
Mets infielder José Iglesias performed his song "OMG" live at Citi Field after the team's 7-2 win over the Houston Astros.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
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Cameron Harper scored late in the second half to rally New York to a 2-2 draw with D.
Alex Bregman put Houston ahead with a two-run single in the eighth inning and the surging Astros rallied from five runs down for a 9-6 victory over the New York Mets.
The Yankees, who won Friday to snap a season-worst four-game losing streak, lost for the 10th time in their past 13 games.
Mets infielder José Iglesias performed his song "OMG" live at Citi Field after the team's 7-2 win over the Houston Astros.
Pete Alonso and Jeff McNeil homered in the sixth inning Friday night, powering the New York Mets to a 7-2 win over the Houston Astros and moving them over.
Queens residents who lost their homes in an apartment building fire six months ago say they are again searching for somewhere to live as their temporary housing agreements expire.
The New York City Virus Hunters are getting their hands dirty to find out which little birdies might be carrying a deadly disease in Central Park.
Lillian Wong of Queens is trying to solve the mystery of money being withdrawn from her dead son's bank account.
A commercial stretch along 86th Street in Bensonhurst has become a hotbed of illegal vending, according to Councilwoman Susan Zhuang.
Environmental groups in the South Bronx say the neighborhood is feeling the worst of the heat and humidity because of air pollution.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Political experts J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray weigh in on the New York primary results, including the key race between Congressman Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Exec. George Latimer.
CBS New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer talks to New Yorkers about the congestion pricing pause and what it means for mass transit.
Political experts J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray weigh in on President Biden's debate performance and where the race stands against Donald Trump.
New York City's 11th-hour budget deal came as good news to many people, and the mayor is here to explain how he made it happen and answer other questions.
Sunday is expected to be the busiest day of the summer travel season, but severe thunderstorms may cause delays and cancelations around the NYC area.