Joseph Szczesny

1 week ago | wardsauto.com | Joseph Szczesny

Trump Admin. tariffs on imported vehicles could undercut the UAW’s bargaining power and hand more influence to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, an avowed foe of the union, a Cornell University research professor says. “The Trump administration’s announced automotive tariffs may seem a blessing for U.S. autoworkers, and many trade unionists welcome the end of free trade,” notes Ian Greer, who has studied the industry for two decades.

2 weeks ago | headlight.news | Joseph Szczesny

Protestors and proponents alike turned out during a visit by President Donald Trump to suburban Detroit. The president promised tariffs will lead to more good-paying jobs in the United States and an economic boom in the future. But he also announced steps providing tariff relief as automakers prepare for the possibility of a sharp slump in sales and earnings — as well as job cuts — in the months ahead.

3 weeks ago | headlight.news | Joseph Szczesny

As uncertainty over tariffs continues to cause chaos and tension across the industry, Ram is launching a new off-road model: the RAM RHO. Stellantis is celebrating production of the 2 millionth Ram 1500 as well as the launch of a new off-road variant even as concerns over the Trump Administration’s tariffs and the independence of U.S. Federal Reserve Board batter the U.S. Auto industry and the company’s finances.

1 month ago | wardsauto.com | Joseph Szczesny

The Trump Admin. tariffs on imported vehicles could undercut the bargaining power of the UAW and hand Tesla CEO Elon Musk, an avowed foe of the union, more influence. That’s according to a Cornell University research professor who has studied the automotive industry over the past two decades. “The Trump Admin.’s announced automotive tariffs may seem a blessing for U.S. autoworkers, and many trade unionists welcome the end of free trade,” notes Professor Ian Greer.

1 month ago | headlight.news | Joseph Szczesny

The promised turnaround at Stellantis all but sputtered out during the first quarter as sales in the U.S. dropped by double digits. With the search for a new CEO still ongoing, the Euro-American automaker struggles to find its direction, reports Headlight.News. Stellantis is promising 2025 will be a turnaround year, but a 12% drop in deliveries for the first three months of the year suggest the beleaguered automaker is still mired in muck.