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Joseph Szczesny

Joe covers labor and other industry issues for WardsAuto.

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Record Ford Investment Will Build Pickup, Battery Plants
Sep 27, 2021
Ford’s $7 billion portion of the $11.4 billion investment in the Tennessee and Kentucky plants is the largest manufacturing investment in the company’s 118-year history. Joint-venture partner SK Innovation is putting...
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Ford Bronco Raptor Coming; Expedition SUV Updated
Sep 21, 2021
Ford is preparing three new versions of the Expedition SUV for 2022, including a Timberline Edition, described as the most capable off-roader; the Stealth, which will offer the most power; and a Platinum Edition with...
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Ford Names Apple Veteran Field Chief Technology Officer
Sep 17, 2021
At Apple, Doug Field had been vice president-special projects, which put him close to the Apple Car project. Apple’s automotive strategy has never quite jelled, although the company’s patent filings indicate keen...
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Rivian Launches Production of Battery-Electric Pickup
Sep 16, 2021
Tuesday’s production launch represents a significant win over rivals including Tesla, General Motors and Ford for Rivian, which can now claim it is the first company to build a battery-electric pickup for customers.
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Motor Bella New Showcase for OEMs, Detroit Auto Dealers
Sep 14, 2021
Organized by Detroit Auto Dealers to replace the COVID-cancelled North American International Auto Show, Motor Bella will display 350 vehicles from 35 brands. Acura, Ford, GM, Honda, Lincoln, Porsche, Stellantis...
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Ford Bronco Roof Issue Recovering From COVID
Aug 26, 2021
Ford executive Hau Thai-Tang says the automaker is helping supplier Webasto get out of the jam created by the Bronco roof-quality issue, which is delaying shipments of what is promising to be a monster hit for the...
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Workers at Key Mexican GM Plant Scrap Current Contract
Aug 23, 2021
The Biden Admin. pressed for a new vote under provisions of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement after determining irregularities, including destroyed ballots and attempted intimidation, in a contract ratification vote...
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