Hungarian automotive industry: week 41

Manufacturers

Opel announced last week plans to further boost its engine manufacturing volumes in Szentgotthárd. By the end of 2015, the car maker will expand its headcount to 1,700 at the Hungarian operation.

Opel to continue to increase production volumes and headcount in Szentgotthárd

Audi Hungaria, one of the most important OEMs present in Hungary is paying more and more attention to training. In 2015, 100 trainees will begin their traineeships at the Győr-based plant.

Suzuki Motor Corporation is preparing for the 44th Tokyo Motor Show with cars manufactured at the Japanese car maker's Hungarian operation in Esztergom.

Hungary's foreign minister announces plans to strengthen partnership with Tesla to prepare for the car maker's expansion scheme in Europe

After a period of silence, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade suddenly showed more interest in Tesla's plans to expand their European operation.

Suppliers

Bridgestone has announced plans of further developments at the company's new plant built and equipped with a HUF 90 billion investment.

Apollo Tyres sends trainees to India and the Netherlands

Apollo Tyres is currently building a new plant in Gyöngyös. In addition to infrastructure, the tyre manufacturer is also investing in its personnel. 70 trainees who have previously signed work contract with Apollo Tyres Hungary early-summer this year will now continue their practical training in India and the Netherlands.

Government fast-tracks administrative tasks related to Ibiden investment in Dunavarsány

The Hungarian government has promoted and fast-tracked all administrative tasks related to Ibiden Hungary Kft's investment at Dunavarsány Business Park in connection with the manufacturing of exhaust systems.