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they may run out of power before they can recharge their batteries weighs heavy on most drivers in long distance journey.
Heavy Duty Market Summary
Heavy duty vehicles are defined vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) exceeding 8,500 lbs/3,800 kg. Except for specialized vehicles that are not-for-road usage (e.g. Osh-Kosh fire engines used in airports), any left-hand drive system will put these vehicles at a disadvantage. Again, the heavy-duty segments are dominated by right hand drive Japanese, Indian and European brands crowding out US made vehicles. Parts for these heavy-duty vehicles may also differ or slight variation for the European and US models.
Specialty Equipment Market Summary
The restriction on modification of vehicles is still in place and it is illegal in Malaysia to modify the engine of the vehicle. Most modifications are limited to paint job and detailing of the vehicles. Commercial vehicles have to follow strict guidelines specified by the Road Transport Department.
Used and Remanufactured Market Summary
Most of the automotive are either made in Malaysia, European or Japanese standards and models thus would consider used automotive, parts and products as an extreme niche market segment.
The remanufacturing sector is a relatively new business area to the automotive ecosystem. There is a domestic remanufacturing industry which feeds into the domestic aftermarket for vehicle components. Most of the parts are sourced and imported from Japan and Europe. There are some restrictions on the import of used ‘safety-critical’ components such as brakes. Component remanufacturers are mostly independent third parties concentrating in engines and their sub-components, drivetrain components, air-conditioning elements, rotating electric and ignition parts, turbochargers and superchargers.
For More Information about exporting to Malaysia contact
Randall Liew
Commercial Specialist - Global Auto & Smart Mobility Team
U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
+60 (3) 2168 4825
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