Strategic Insights of the Malaysian Automotive Industry

Market Overview

• Market Overview
• Summary of Major Findings
• Conclusions and Recommendations

Market Overview and Definitions

• Market Overview and Definitions

Industry Challenges

• Industry Challenges
• Depreciation of the Japanese Yen Pressurizes Domestic Vehicle Manufacturers
• Attractive Financing Terms for Domestic Vehicles Hurt Foreign Vehicle Assemblers
• Market Liberalization is Expected to Intensify Competition
• Domestic Vehicle Manufacturers Create Brand Loyalty Among Consumers
• Domestic Companies are Challenged to Expand Capacities
• International Partners Need To Be Convinced to Maintain Assembly Operations in Malaysia
• Introduction of New Models is Likely to Spur Sales
• Offering an Extensive; Efficient and Cost-Effective After-Sales Service Network is Essential

Market Drivers

• Market Drivers
• Poor Public Transportation Drives Growth of the Vehicle Market
• Regulatory Initiatives Drive Growth of Sales
• Low Inflation Rate Enhances Automotive Purchase
• Stable Exchange Rates Eliminate Exchange Risk
• Depreciating Yen Results in Positive Sales
• Healthy Economic Growth Drives Sales
• Positive Industrial Growth Affects the Demand for Commercial Vehicles
• Improvement of Infrastructure Supports Growth
• Localization of Vehicle Development will Boost Sales

Market Restraints

• Market Restraints
• Downturn in the Stock Market Has Dampened New Vehicle Purchases
• Unfavorable Financing Terms for the Purchase of Commercial Vehicles and Motorcycles
• AFTA Will Result in Postponement of Vehicle Purchase
• Declining Rural Income Stifles Market Growth
• High Fatality Rates Deter Motorcycle Purchase

Market Forecasts

• Market Forecasts

Competitive Analysis

• Passenger Cars
• Commercial Vehicles
• 4x4 Vehicles
• Motorcycles

Market Trends

• Safety and Modern Design
• Commercial Vehicle Segment Less Than 5000 GVW Gaining Popularity
• Rapid New Model Introductions
• Increasing Focus on Offering Better After Sales Service

Regulatory Trends

• Emission Norms
• Government Protectionism
• ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)
• Common Effective Preferential Tariff (CEPT)
• World Trade Organization (WTO)

Market Overview and Definitions

Industry Challenges

Market Drivers

Market Restraints

Market Forecasts

Aftermarket Distribution Structure

Market Trends

Conclusions

• Market Overview and Definitions

Vehicle Manufacturers

Parts and Component Manufacturers

Important Industry Organizations: