Copy car and car has long been a way for enthusiasts to get a part of some of the finest examples of automotive primary materials. Thanks to the efforts of SEMA (formerly known as the Specialty Equipment Market Association) and Congressional lobbying partners, the market for counterfeits is about to get a lot bigger. Customers in the United States will now be able to purchase turnkey, factory-assembled replica cars based on more than 25-year-old designs, now the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially implemented Low Volume Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Act.
Under the new policy, low-displacement bike manufacturers will be able to produce up to 325 clones a year — anything from old-fashioned clutches to mid-range muscle cars and high-end models. more modern classic car. These vehicles will still be required to comply with some degree of federal oversight, but not to the extent of modern mass-produced vehicles. This will allow small manufacturers that do not have the resources of an older automaker to create limited production copies that comply with the new law.
That said, these knockoffs will still have to meet current model year emissions regulations, and all counterfeit car manufacturers must register with NHTSA, the EPA, and the California Department of Air Resources. to build and sell street legal vehicles. According to SEMA, the verification process with these entities can take several months. That means we may still have a way to go before we start to see a bunch of pseudo-classic modern engine-powered machines that are emission compliant. For those who don’t want to wait, we should note that this new policy does not affect your ability to build a traditional set car.
It doesn’t seem like car enthusiasts have much time off these days, especially as our zero-emissions future draws ever closer. This is a win we can all get behind, and one that could see some great cars on the road in the near future.
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