Joseph Szczesny, The Detroit Bureau Journalist Profile

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Stellantis Challenges Mount Even as New Ram RHO Roars

3 days 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.
Trump, Tariffs, UAW

1 week 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.
Stellantis Turnaround Sputters

3 weeks 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.
UAW Cheers Tariffs Despite Trump’s Anti-Union Stance

3 weeks ago | wardsauto.com | David Kiley |Joseph Szczesny

President Trump is finalizing the tariffs on U.S. trading partners, including close neighbors Mexico and Canada. For UAW President Shawn Fain, the new tariffs hopefully spell the end of free trade and a renaissance of union employment. Fain’s hopes, though, are far from guaranteed to materialize.
Tesla Founder Straubel High on the List as Disgruntled Investors Demand Automaker Replace Musk

4 weeks ago | headlight.news | Joseph Szczesny

A growing number of investors, including some of Tesla’s traditional bulls, are pressing the automaker to replace CEO Elon Musk despite the rebound in the company’s stock this week. That has led to growing speculation over who might come in to replace him, with founder and former tech chief J.R. Straubel in the spotlight. Headlight.News has more.
March U.S. Auto Sales Sputter Along

1 month ago | headlight.news | Joseph Szczesny

Sales of new vehicles held steady in February as Kia, Hyundai, Genesis, Subaru, Mazda and Honda all reported modest sales increases. But two of the largest automakers to report for the month, Toyota and Ford, delivered disappointing results. And Tesla’s numbers continued to show the impact of growing resistance to CEO Elon Musk and his role in the Trump administration. Headlight.News has more.
Stylized concept cars swoop back into spotlight

2 months ago | nwitimes.com | Joseph Szczesny

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Return of Jeep test track gets Chicago Auto Show off to fast start

2 months ago | nwitimes.com | Joseph Szczesny

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Korean Brands Get Sales Boost in January

2 months ago | headlight.news | Joseph Szczesny

Korean automakers enjoyed a strong month in January, but Toyota sales stalled as price increases loom and interest rate cuts were postponed. Asian automakers continued to capitalize on the “buy-in-advance” psychology that appears to have gripped U.S. consumers increasingly wary of rising inflation induced by tariffs and stubbornly high interest rates.
Tesla Endures Tough 2024, But Musk Sees Upside

2 months ago | wardsauto.com | Joseph Szczesny

Tesla expects to slash production in the first quarter as it readies the updated version of its best-selling Model Y at key plants in the U.S., China and Europe and prepares for the initial launch of its robotaxi business in Austin, TX. CEO Elon Musk says Tesla also will launch a low-cost model this year, but he offers few details about the new vehicle.