Gino Vicci

Detroit

Writer. Creator. Multimedia Maker. @cbsdetroit @northwesternu (Medill) Alum. Be Kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

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Dozens of Tesla vehicles sit in Michigan parking lot. Employees explain why.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Gino Vicci

Dozens of Tesla vehicles take over Michigan parking lot A parking lot in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is full of Tesla vehicles, leaving many wondering why they are parked there. Over the past week, the vehicles have been seen at the parking lot of the Hunter's Square shopping center on Orchard Lake Road, down the street from a Tesla dealership in West Bloomfield.
Mercedes-Benz moving Michigan financial services office to Georgia

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Gino Vicci

Mercedes-Benz announced it is moving its financial services office to Georgia from its Farmington Hills, Michigan, location. The office currently employs roughly 400 workers. The office opened in 2008 and served as the headquarters for Mercedes-Benz Mobility operations in the Americas region (U.S., Canada and Mexico).
Detroit police investigate homicide, car crash on city's west side

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Gino Vicci

Police investigate homicide, car crash in Detroit Detroit police were investigating a homicide and car crash on Monday and whether there is a connection between the two scenes on the city's west side. Police say a shooting happened at about 10:30 a.m. in the area of Curtis and Winthrop streets. About a block away, police say a collision occurred near Greenfield Road and Clarita Avenue.
Hamtramck police making efforts to reduce youth violence following shooting

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Gino Vicci

Police in Hamtramck, Michigan, are putting in extra effort to curb youth violence after a shooting in April that left two teenagers critically injured. "I think it's important to have police officers in our schools," Chief Jamiel Altaheri said."I think it's important, especially in light of this incident."The shooting on April 29 happened at a housing complex on Dyar Street near Interstate 75. A 15-year-old was taken into custody after the incident.
Detroit automakers criticize Trump administration's new trade deal with U.K.

4 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Gino Vicci

Why Detroit automakers are criticizing Trump's U.K. trade deal Detroit automakers say the Trump administration's new trade deal with Britain doesn't prioritize the American auto industry. As part of the deal, the Trump administration is lowering tariffs on imports from the U.K. from 25% down to 10%.
Man injured in Detroit hit-and-run crash that killed his girlfriend speaks out: "I'm devastated"

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Gino Vicci

A Michigan man remains hospitalized days after he was injured in a hit-and-run incident in Detroit that killed his girlfriend. Through a virtual interview from his hospital bed on Wednesday, D'Joran James told CBS News Detroit he was enjoying a night out with his girlfriend, Juan Smiley, on Sunday when they were hit at the corner of Gratiot Avenue and East Grand Boulevard.
Family, friends continue search for missing 17-year-old Wayne County girl

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Joseph Buczek |Joe Buczek |Gino Vicci

Family and friends continue to search for missing 17-year-old London Thomas Family and friends of missing 17-year-old London Thomas, as well as dozens of volunteers, searched Hines Park in Westland, Michigan, for several hours on Thursday. London, who Detroit police said was reported missing on April 8, was last seen on April 5 after being dropped off at an Inkster home in the 27000 block of Carlysle Street near Inkster Road.
Detroit gas station forced to close for illegally selling marijuana

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Gino Vicci

Hours after Detroit police began investigating an auto theft at a BP gas station, the store closed after investigators learned that it was selling marijuana without a permit. On Thursday, police placed a sticker on the door of the gas station near 7 Mile Road and Grand River. Police say at about 1 a.m., someone allegedly stole a vehicle with a child inside. They say the child's mother went inside the gas station and left her car running when the suspect jumped in and took off.
Detroit mother says son who punched his father to death has special needs, never been violent

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Gino Vicci

Detroit mother wants answers after son punches father to death A 23-year-old Detroit man is behind bars after police say he punched his father to death over the weekend. The man's mother is now seeking answers, telling CBS News Detroit that her son has special needs and has never been violent.
Stellantis offers buyouts, early retirements for some UAW workers

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Gino Vicci

Stellantis has announced a new round of buyouts and early retirement offers for some United Auto Workers employees. The buyouts will be offered from March 24 through May 8. Only non-skilled, union employees are eligible. Automotive experts believe the buyouts are a cost-cutting move by reducing the workforce. "I am not surprised. Stellantis has some tough decisions to make," said Jan Griffiths, Gravitas Detroit founder and automotive industry expert.