DPS could miss key deadline for state funds if auditor not chosen soon ( Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:12:00 +0200) DETROIT -- The inability of the school district's superintendent and board to agree on an auditing firm could cause Detroit Public Schools to miss a key filing deadline for receipt of state funds. That delay could force the state to withhold payments in December, according to school district officials. Read more State orders DPS action ( Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:00:00 +0200) Detroit Public Schools must appoint a certified public accountant to oversee the district's federal funds designated for low-income children after an audit showed the district misused $53.6 million. Read more
Cadillac's new CTS-V takes on the best from Germany ( Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:51:00 +0200) In a category where Germany has always won, America is finally, solidly, in gold-medal contention. The performance-sedan category has always been lead by Audi and Mercedes and usually is won by BMW. Read more
Legal fees didn't get council OK ( Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0200) Detroit's auditor general has found that Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's administration has initiated at least $335,000 in legal contracts since the settlement of the $8.4 million police whistle-blowers lawsuits -- all without approval of the City Council. Read more
Cadillac plans a compact sport sedan to debut in '11 ( Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:57:36 +0200) Cadillac will introduce a compact rear-wheel drive sport sedan in 2011 to compete with the size and performance of cars like the BMW 3-series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-class. Read more
Mayor issued $315K in contracts since text scandal ( Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:27:00 +0200) DETROIT -- The Auditor General has found that the Kilpatrick administration has initiated $315,500 in legal contracts since the settlement of the police whistleblowers lawsuits, none which have been approved by the City Council. Read more
Cadillac plans a compact sport sedan to debut in '11 ( Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:21:06 +0200) Cadillac will introduce a compact rear-wheel drive sport sedan in 2011 to compete with the size and performance of cars like the BMW 3-series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-class. Read more Cadillac plans a compact sport sedan to debut in '11 ( Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:11:52 +0200) Cadillac will introduce a compact rear-wheel drive sport sedan in 2011 to compete with the size and performance of cars like the BMW 3-series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-class. Read more
Audi R8 race car to arrive in fall '09: ( Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:57:00 +0200) The Audi R8 is getting even faster. Read more
Granholm pitches alternative energy at Dem convention ( Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:42:00 +0200) DENVER -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm was in her element at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night: microphone in hand, facing a friendly audience, moving around the stage, chatting about alternative energy. Read more
Audi Counting on RS6 to Add to Luster in Russia ( Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:38:19 +0200) Audi has enjoyed much success since launching in Russia in 1998, when it sold just 100 cars. Read more
Mayor's lawyer says officer joked after shoving incident ( Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:47:00 +0200) DETROIT -- Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's lawyers are waging an all-out attack on his felony assault case, releasing audio tapes Thursday they claim show a deputy joking and discussing charges after he claimed he was shoved by the mayor. Read more
Auto news in brief: GM to audit benefits ( Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:44:49 +0200) General Motors Corp. plans to help cut its $4.6-billion health-care tab by eliminating coverage for those who are not eligible. Read more
Mayor's lawyers release audio tape of detective joking about alleged assault ( Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:42:00 +0200) DETROIT -- Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's attorney said he has an audio tape of a Wayne County detective joking about an alleged assault last month while they tried to serve a subpoena. Read more
Auto news in brief: GM to audit benefits ( Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:31:56 +0200) General Motors Corp. plans to help cut its $4.6-billion health-care tab by eliminating coverage for those who are not eligible. Read more
Natalie Neff: Parochial Schooling ( Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:30:00 +0200) Jennifer Granholm, the governor of Michigan, rode the bus to work the other day. The assembled cameras and reporters recorded her clinking quarters into the fare box, accompanied by an audible flourish: clink, "one!" clink, "two!" etc. Read more
Audi Pulls Plug on Q7 Hybrid ( Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:40:08 +0200) The Q7 Hybrid was never expected to be a high-volume vehicle, but was seen as a way for Audi to get its feet wet in the nascent HEV sector. Read more Natalie Neff: Parochial Schooling ( Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:30:00 +0200) Jennifer Granholm, the governor of Michigan, rode the bus to work the other day. The assembled cameras and reporters recorded her clinking quarters into the fare box, accompanied by an audible flourish: clink, "one!" clink, "two!" etc. Read more New A4 Plays to Fuel-Conscious Crowd ( Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:58:15 +0200) Audi plans later to introduce a new feature to its navigation system that will help drivers save gas by plotting the most fuel-efficient routes to their destinations. Read more Audi Pulls Plug on Q7 Hybrid ( Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:52:14 +0200) The Q7 Hybrid was never expected to be a high-volume vehicle, but was seen as a way for Audi to get its feet wet in the nascent HEV sector. Read more
Audi exec expects new A4 to be immune from leasing crisis ( Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:35:00 +0200) The crisis in automotive leasing is unlikely to affect the new Audi A4 compact luxury sedan, which has had a 70 percent lease mix in the current generation, product manager Carter Balkcom said. Read more
Audi exec expects new A4 to be immune from leasing crisis ( Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:35:00 +0200) The crisis in automotive leasing is unlikely to affect the new Audi A4 compact luxury sedan, which has had a 70 percent lease mix in the current generation, product manager Carter Balkcom said. Read more
Audi to Increase Build Capacity for V-6 Diesels in Hungary ( Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:00:08 +0200) The auto maker will use space freed up over the last several years, as well as create new room for machining work. Read more
SEAT Spins New Exeo Off Previous-Gen Audi A4 ( Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:11:25 +0200) The new model will be offered in both sedan and wagon versions and be targeted to go head-to-head with the Ford Mondeo in Europes D-segment. Read more
Child care fraud, mistakes may have cost Michigan $231 million ( Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:24:00 +0200) LANSING -- Michigan human services officials, responding to a state audit that found the department may have made as much as $231 million in improper or fraudulent payments to child care providers, said Tuesday they have new systems to better monitor the payments. Read more
Legal fees didn't get council OK 
Cadillac plans a compact sport sedan to debut in '11 
Mayor's lawyer says officer joked after shoving incident 
Natalie Neff: Parochial Schooling 
Audi Pulls Plug on Q7 Hybrid 
SEAT Spins New Exeo Off Previous-Gen Audi A4 
