Hungarian stakeholders positive about auto industry’s prospects for second half. EU pledges to crack down on manufacturers failing to meet emission standards. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2020.09.07 10:06
The European Parliament has adopted the EU’s controversial mobility package, placing Hungarian hauliers at a disadvantage. The pandemic is making it impossible for OEMs to comply with new emission rules. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2020.07.13 08:39
The Győr-based Audi Hungaria Experimental Motor Manufacturing Centre has supported the Volkswagen AG’s engine projects from development through production for 10 years.
2020.07.11 11:27
Partnership including Audi Hungaria Zrt. establishes research centre for renewable fuels in Szeged, Continental relocates production cooling and heating systems from Vác to Makó. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2020.07.06 11:07
A new research centre is established in Szeged with HUF 4 billion in funding to assist industrial players in the development of renewable fuels.
2020.07.04 11:44
Hungarian government makes pledge to support Audi Hungaria Zrt. in bid to reboot economy. Although the industry seems to be through the worst of it, it will be a prolonged process for demand to rebound to the pre-pandemic levels, which has prompted further layoffs worldwide. Let's recap what the 25th week this year brought in the region's automotive industry.
2020.06.22 13:09
The economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic have taken their toll on such world-class and financially stable businesses as Audi, and it is clear that an economic reboot will require support from the government.
2020.06.20 11:44
The 23rd week this year brought Hungary’s economy protection plans into the spotlight. Audi conducts Covid-ready final exams, foreign ministry confirms BMW's commitment to Debrecen plant project. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2020.06.08 10:13
The final examinations were conducted in compliance with Covid-19 safety measures, with participants wearing masks and adhering to social distancing requirements.
2020.06.06 10:44
Additionally to passenger cars and power units, Audi Hungaria is now engaged in the production of its custom-developed automatic hand sanitizer dispensers.
2020.06.06 10:33
OEMs and tier 1 suppliers take a leading role in fight against Covid-19. Hungarian investments announced, manufacturers lay out future plans. Let's recap what last week brought in the region's automotive industry.
2020.06.02 09:44
The donation by Audi has allowed the hospital in Győr to purchase two new ventillators, and the car maker has also donated special safety clothing to healthcare workers.
2020.05.30 11:48
Suzuki announces return of second shift as part of ramp-up plan. Layoffs emerge as a reviving auto industry is faced with uncertainty. Let's recap what the 20th week this year brought in the region's automotive industry.
2020.05.25 10:45
On Monday, the second shift successfully returned to work at Audi Hungaria. Engine manufacturing is gradually ramping up to two shifts, first on the four-, six- and five-cylinder lines.
2020.05.23 12:03
The 20th week in 2020 revealed that although no automotive-specific crisis-management measures are expected, several support schemed will be available for businesses to help revive the auto industry. Hungary’s minister of foreign affairs confirmed BMW’s commitment to Debrecen project.
2020.05.18 13:02
Nearly all automotive players are reporting on losses in Q1 2020, and the magnitude of the post-pandemic crisis is projected to be larger by the day. In spite of this, the automotive industry is quickly recovering in China, and OEMs have also begun to reopen their plants in Europe, too.
2020.05.11 10:35
Up to now, three plants under the Volkswagen AG had joined the car maker’s industrial cloud programme developed together with Amazon Web Services. VW is planning to add another 15 plants to the system by the end of the year.
2020.05.09 10:45
Audi and Mercedes resume vehicle production at Hungarian manufacturing units. European OEMs ramp up manufacturing activities amid unfavourable prospects for 2020 sales. Let's recap what the 18th week this year brought in the region's automotive industry.
2020.05.04 02:19
In the initial phase after the restart, 2,000 employees in Győr have returned to the plant to resume work in one shift. The assembly line currently outputs 250 vehicles a day, the initial phase of a gradual ramp-up programme to be fleshed out in the coming weeks.
2020.05.02 21:12
Bosch makes announcement to lay off 700 temporary workers due to falling automotive order volumes. Suzuki Esztergom and Mercedes Kecskemét resume production. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2020.04.27 15:35
The wage agreement between Audi Hungaria Zrt. and the Audi Hungaria Independent Trade Union has been amended to secure the long-term employment of the Győr plant’s employees.
2020.04.27 15:27
Last week, a number of European car manufacturing sites restarted production or announced to resume manufacturing activities this week. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2020.04.21 00:55
Audi Hungaria Zrt. has announced plans to partially resume production at its engine plant next week.
2020.04.19 18:19
The Audi plant in Győr halted production in mid-March amid safety concerns due to the novel coronavirus. The manufacturer is hard at work to ensure safe conditions and restart production at the Győr unit as soon as possible.
2020.04.11 12:42
Covid-19 and its economic effects continued to be in our focus last week. Several OEMs announced extended stoppages, but efforts to resume production have also started to make their way. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2020.04.06 22:43
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