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Transport secretary quits, fuelling ZEV mandate uncertainty

Autocar

Under the terms of the mandate – introduced by the previous Conservative government – car manufacturers must achieve a 22% electric vehicle mix in 2024, rising in increments over the next six years to 80% in 2030. We want to discuss how the current situation is affecting them, but we are not diluting our ambition.

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Great car deals could be coming as manufacturers try to beat ZEV Mandate targets

Auto Express

Editor Paul Barker thinks car manufacturers would rather lose money on models that count towards the ZEV Mandate quota than pay the fines

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What is the Best Time to Buy a Car in Stafford Virginia?

Carcloud Auto Group

Sales teams are often working to meet quotas, which means theyre more willing to negotiate. Finally, dont forget to check for manufacturer incentives and special financing offers. ” the answer is simple: shop during holiday sales, end-of-year clearance events, or when dealerships are motivated to meet quotas.

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Do end-of-year sales really mean good deals?

Shawn Ryder

Sales Quotas: Many dealerships operate under sales goals set by manufacturers. Manufacturer Incentives Automakers frequently offer incentives to dealerships during the end-of-year sales, which can further lower the final price for consumers.

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Stellantis Threatens To Pull Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroen Production From UK

Carscoops

The British car industry was dealt a severe blow during Brexit and could lose two more car manufacturing facilities if the country doesn’t loosen regulations and sales of EVs don’t increase. The threat of factory closures will pressure the government to provide car manufacturers with more leeway on ZEV mandates, Reuters reports.

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BEV van sales in H1 miss government ZEV Mandate target

Motor Trader

This is well adrift of the 10% quota set by the government ZEV Mandate and the position has deteriorated. The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders, which released the figures said it was a cause for concern. Deliveries of battery electric vans (BEVs) fell for a third month this year, down -16.8%

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Quebec dealers offer thoughts on provincial decision to end EV rebates

Canadian Auto Dealer

Hébert noted, however, that Québec (unlike Ontario) has zero-emission targets that require OEMs to sell a quota of EVs in order to sell internal combustion engine vehicles without suffering a financial penalty. Norman Hébert Jr.,

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