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Massachusetts is awarding $7.5 million the state received from a nationwide Volkswagen settlement in grants for 98 projects meant to help electrify the transportation sector and reduce air pollution.
Volkswagen is recalling about 679,000 cars in the U. S. to fix a problem that could let the cars roll away unexpectedly.
Subaru, Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen, Daimler Vans, Mercedes and Ferrari are recalling about 1.7 million vehicles to replace potentially deadly air bag inflators made by Takata Corp. of Japan.
Christine Twining was stunned when she found out she was driving around in a diesel-fueled car rigged to cheat emissions standards.
Massachusetts and New York state are suing Volkswagen and its affiliates Audi and Porsche over diesel emissions cheating, alleging that the German automakers defrauded customers by selling diesel vehicles equipped with software allowing them to cheat emissions testing.
Massachusetts is eligible to receive more than $90 million as part of the multi-state settlement.
Volkswagen would repair or buy back polluting diesel vehicles and pay each owner as much as $10,000.
An agreement will give consumers who bought nearly 600,000 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.
Compensation expert Kenneth Feinberg, who has worked out payments to survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing, has been hired by Volkswagen to do the same thing for car owners caught in an emissions-cheating scandal.
The woman's car may put out certain pollutants as much as 40 times the legal limit. She's now a plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit against Volkswagen.
A tractor-trailer caught fire after colliding with a car late Wednesday night on Route 128 in Lexington.
Police have arrested the driver they say left the scene of a deadly crash involving a pedestrian last week.
Police have identified the victim in a fatal Lowell hit-and-run, and seized the vehicle that allegedly struck the man, but have not yet made an arrest.
Lowell Police have found the car that struck and killed a man late Wednesday night, but they're still searching for the driver.
Which convertible is hotter? The highly acclaimed and luxurious Lamborghini Gallardo or the more affordable Fiat 500? You decide!
"Florida. It's not a crazy place, but the drive is nuts, especially when you take a 24-hour drive with your whole family." - Rachael and her Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen is trying to get a jump on the competition in the Super Bowl ad war.
"I was jobless, broke, and without direction. I needed to get out of Michigan." - Mark and his Volkswagen Jetta
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.
To some people, they are as big as the game itself. Here are some of the winners and losers in the Super Bowl commercials.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recognized 66 vehicles on Wednesday with its "top safety pick award" for the 2011 model year, the most-ever awarded.
Prosecutors revealed new details about the night they say Sons of Boston bouncer Alvaro Larrama fatally stabbed Marine veteran Daniel Martinez.
Skipper said every Boston public school should be a place where students are thrilled to be there.
The Worcester Public Schools district is in the process of hiring dozens of school bus drivers at $30 an hour.
Baby swans living in Boston are safe after their parents got sick and had to be euthanized.
A group of teenagers jumped into a river to save a boy from drowning.
A man appearing on drug charges was arrested while leaving Newburyport District Court and found with more than 70 pounds of marijuana in his SUV.
After an eight-year hiatus, Cameron Diaz is making movies again. And Tom Brady has some advice on un-retiring.
Bill Masterson started Tree Eastie to bring much-needed trees and shade to East Boston.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.85%.
Prosecutors revealed new details about the night they say Sons of Boston bouncer Alvaro Larrama fatally stabbed Marine veteran Daniel Martinez.
Skipper said every Boston public school should be a place where students are thrilled to be there.
The Worcester Public Schools district is in the process of hiring dozens of school bus drivers at $30 an hour.
Baby swans living in Boston are safe after their parents got sick and had to be euthanized.
A group of teenagers jumped into a river to save a boy from drowning.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.85%.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.74%.
Researchers say some stoves are leaking unburned gas at low levels that could be toxic when released into the air.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.63%.
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.37%.
The city had no idea it was there until WBZ-TV told them.
Unsolved murders are a growing concern nationwide.
Debbie Melo has now been missing for 22 years. Detectives say her husband has never been ruled out as a suspect.
A teen is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while running from police, according to I-Team sources.
A Watertown facility is facing new allegations from a Braintree mother who says her quadriplegic son died as a result of the home's negligence.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is officially expanding, as Finland and Sweden are about to become full members.
There is a difference of opinion on the possibility of suspending the gas tax, but treasurer Deb Goldberg said the state has the money to do it.
Jon says the long-term impact of the court's ruling will be to remind apathetic voters that inaction has consequences.
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
The countdown is on as Massachusetts lawmakers enter the final six weeks of the legislative session. So will sports betting finally make it across the finish line?
A new report from Bank of America claims the company has cut air conditioning in an effort to lower expenses.
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Gourmet Dumpling House in Chinatown is about to close after 15 years.
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
Stocks are falling, interest rates are rising and prices are skyrocketing, but an economist says it's too soon to panic.
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
Kevin Durant wants out of Brooklyn.
If jersey sales are any indication, support from Patriots fans hasn't dropped off despite Tom Brady's departure and subsequent success in Tampa Bay.
The Celtics don't have a lot of money to offer up in free agency, but should be able to add an important piece with their mid-level exception.
The Boston manager strongly suggested that Boston's currently unvaccinated players will be available when the team returns to Canada in late September.
The Celtics are in a great spot, but Brad Stevens does have some work to do to bolster the team's depth this offseason.
The baby's soft quills will harden over time
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Maine's season for black flies appears to be taking up more of the year.
A boat was pulling lobster traps in when people on board spotted a big shark.
A Connecticut woman came home this week to find a bear in her kitchen.