A low-volume manufacturer is someone who builds less than 5,000 vehicles a year. The rule seeks to manage "garage start-ups", not to pick on Apple. It's a reasonable request.
Besides, if that low volume manufacturer means to get into the car biz, they better get used to doing a LOT of paperwork.
Besides, if that low volume manufacturer means to get into the car biz, they better get used to doing a LOT of paperwork.