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Why Ford Is Scaling Back Diversity And Inclusion Initiatives

Carscoops

Ford says it does not utilize hiring quotas or link pay to the achievement of diversity goals. Moving forward, the company will no longer enforce quotas for minority-owned dealerships and suppliers and has decided to opt out of the annual Human Rights Campaign survey, an LGBTQ advocacy group initiative.

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Vauxhall could stop UK EV production due to ZEV mandate

Auto Express

Vauxhall’s parent company warns of “consequences” due to the UK’s tough ZEV mandate quotas, while the SMMT boss says car makers “have the stick, we just need the carrot”.

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Kia Pays Dealers To Offload 2023 EV6s, Which Could Mean A Deal For You

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However, this approach involves dealers meeting specific quotas, with the cash incentives per vehicle increasing if they surpass their targets. According to CarsDirect , Kia’s scheme appears to be more straightforward, lacking steps or quotas.

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Lexus line-up goes electrified only as LC and RC F retired

Autocar

It is not clear, though, whether the decision was made in light of GSR2 safety regulations, the EU's new cybersecurity directive or fleet emission quotas. Autocar understands both cars are no longer available in mainland Europe, and the UK allocation for each has been sold out.

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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. Sales of BEV vans accounted for just 4.7% of the new van market in the first half of the year, down on the 5.2% achieved in the first half of 2023.

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Female Leadership in Global E-Mobility Start-Ups

Women Automotive Network

I’m not a fan of quotas. As the automotive business environment continuously adjusts, the only constant is that business leaders and employees face disruptions. Dr. Angelika Berger-Sodian sees great opportunities in this – especially for women.

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

Carscoops

According to the UK managing director of Stellantis , Maria Grazia Davino, the company is dealing with excessive government sales quotas and minimal incentives on the VAT applied to vehicles and electricity.

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