Mercedes-Benz builds new plant in Kecskemét with €1 billion investment, suppliers hand over major development projects, dual education is on the rise. Let’s recap what week 36 brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2016.09.12 13:18
With local OEMs going on summer break, Hungary’s automotive industry enters in safe mode. Let’s recap what the first week of August brought in Hungary’s auto sector.
2016.08.08 01:40
The Hungarian Mercedes-Benz plant will not fully halt production this summer, as opposed to the other two OEMs in the country, Audi and Suzuki, who both announced summer shutdowns to carry out scheduled maintenance and development works.
2016.08.05 10:33
The new 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine powering the TT RS is also manufactured at the Győr-based Audi Hungaria plant.
2016.08.04 09:54
In the biggest news from last week, Daimler announces to build a second plant in Kecskemét, consisting of a body, surface treatment, assembly shops and an industrial park. Let’s recap what else week 30 brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2016.07.31 20:57
Audi Hungaria has once again exceeded 1 million units in engine production by manufacturing 1,031,887 engines in the first half of 2016 (H1 2015: 1,067,525 units).
2016.07.30 00:09
Construction works have started to expand the tool shop by a 15,000 sqm floor area. After completion, the tool shop will manufacture body panels, such as side panels, wheelarches, door and roof panels for certain exclusive and sports models of the Audi brand and the VW AG on an expanded production area.
2016.07.21 11:14
Bosch develops with €22.6 million investment, Uber pulls out of Hungary, Videoton expecting revenue growth for 2016. Let’s recap what week 28 brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2016.07.18 00:36
Last week saw even more drama in the bus industry with industry players pointing the finger at one another but also investments and successes in the Hungarian auto sector. Let’s recap what week 26 brought in Hungary’s automotive industry.
2016.07.04 00:00
Győr will have an important part in the upcoming Jedlik Ányos plan, an EU-subsidized development programme to be launched by the government, economy minister Mihály Varga said, adding that Audi remains to be one of the government’s most crucial partners.
2016.06.29 16:22
Leave supporters win Brexit vote, foreshadowing serious economic consequences. We made interviews before and after the vote, where automakers sent a message about what’s to be expected next.
2016.06.27 00:07
Győr-based Audi Hungaria celebrated the anniversary by awarding the best trainees in its dual training programme. This year, 11 trainees from 11 fields received a special acknowledgement for their outstanding performance.
2016.06.22 13:55
Industry 4.0, bus manufacturing, addressing skills shortage: these were just some of the hot topics in the 24th week this week. Let’s recap what the third week of June brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2016.06.19 23:34
One of the novelties of original equipment engine manufacturing is that an engine is assembled from scratch by a single worker. This type of work requires special training and experience, as the workers must be capable of assembling a wide variety of power units.
2016.06.18 17:02
Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Hungary launches mass production of facelifted CLA models, Credo to start manufacturing new model in Hungary. Suzuki celebrates 25 years of production in Hungary, Audi reports on mixed results, Opel Szentgotthárd CEO speaks about future plans. Let’s recap what week 22 brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2016.06.06 00:52
Last week saw wage conflicts at LuK Savaria in Szombathely, unexpected turns in bus procurement in the capital, Rába looking for new directions and Audi expanding its dual training portfolio in Győr.
2016.05.17 10:08
From September, 15 students will enrol in the joint dual training courses of Széchenyi István University and Audi Hungaria.
2016.05.13 19:45
Audi showcases top variant of the new TT, Autopro visits Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemét and Hungary’s bus manufacturing sees revival. Week 18 also brought automotive investments and new vocational training courses.
2016.05.08 10:44
The new 2016 Audi TT RS Coupé and Roadster, the sportiest variants of the TT line-up, made their debut on 25th April at the Beijing Auto Show.
2016.04.26 22:40
Last week saw wage talks at Audi Hungaria and Autoliv finally end with agreements and announcements on major investments creating hundreds of jobs. Let´s recap what week 14 brought in Hungary´s automotive sector.
2016.04.11 11:06
Global HR services firm Randstad has handed out awards for the most attractive employers for the third time. Hungary´s top two employers continue to be automotive manufacturers.
2016.04.09 18:27
At the expense of weeks of heated discussions between the management and the workers, it seems an agreement was finally reached earlier this week on this year´s wages at Győr-based Audi Hungaria.
2016.04.06 11:38
Work stoppage at Autoliv, Audi strike committee hard at work and trade union leaders expecting heated wage talks. Employment experts say the focus is increasingly shifted to employee interests.
2016.04.04 10:30
British, German and South Korean investments target Hungary while wage talks continue to be in the centre of attention. Let´s recap what week 12 brought in Hungary´s automotive sector.
2016.03.28 23:06
Audi Hungaria has so far failed to reach an agreement with the workers´ representative organization on this year´s wages, and on Monday, March 21 the workers began their preparations for a possible strike at the Győr-based plant.
2016.03.22 10:08
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