Parken Verboten! City Of Pontiac Takes Silverdome Owners To Court Over Parked Volkswagens
It's maybe the last problem you would expect at the Pontiac Silverdome: too many cars in the parking lot.
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It's maybe the last problem you would expect at the Pontiac Silverdome: too many cars in the parking lot.
The German automaker has agreed to pay $4.3 billion in civil and criminal penalties.
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.
If you stepped outside Thursday morning, took a deep breath, and immediately wondered if a neighbor was burning tires, you aren't alone.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
Michigan Republican Sen. Jim Runestad is calling for accountability from Child Protective Services after the 2023 death of 5-year-old Ethan Belcher and other cases involving children.
Oakland University officials say a lockdown was partially lifted late Thursday night after a stabbing.
Oakland University police say a stabbing reported on campus Thursday night prompted a lockdown.
Wayne County Airport Authority is looking at permanent barrier options at Detroit Metro after a driver crashed a vehicle into the McNamara Terminal.
A Detroit woman has filed a $25 million federal lawsuit against the City of Detroit and one of its police officers.
Another round of snow is headed to Southeast Michigan.
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
Prosecutors allege that Kyle Wagner, 37, shared social media posts threatening ICE agents.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan says she won't sit for an interview with the Justice Department regarding a probe into a video she organized urging U.S. military members to resist "illegal orders."
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
Tarik Skubal has won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.
Ron Teasley, a Detroit native who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League, died on Tuesday at age 99.
The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The Wayne County Airport Authority is looking into permanent barrier options after a driver crashed a vehicle into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport last month.
Oakland University police confirmed that a stabbing reported on campus Thursday night prompted a lockdown.
Bills that were passed by both the Michigan House and Senate are waiting for the Michigan Supreme Court to weigh in after spending months in legal limbo.
Development in Downtown Northville is getting recognition, both on a statewide and national stage.
It's been nearly two months since residents at the historic Leland House building in Detroit were displaced.