Bosch and BME opens competence centre in Budapest
Unique tools and simulation will be used with the aim of increasing the efficiency of electric drives.
2023.03.30 14:23
Hungarian automotive industry: week 17 2021
Global chip shortage forces Mercedes plant in Kecskemét to halt production. Supplier giant thyssenkrupp open engineering office in Veszprém, first Hungarian hydrogen charging station opened. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2021.05.02 15:10
Hungarian automotive industry: week 10 2021
250,000th Audi Q3 SUV rolls off production line at Audi’s Győr plant, tech consortium receives support to develop intelligent traffic management system. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2021.03.16 08:00
Consortium to develop intelligent traffic management system with HUF 2.371bln
Under a strategic partnership programme, IT specialist and temporary employment agency Gamax Informatikai és Munkaerő-kölcsönző Kft., the BME Department of Networked Systems and Services and Racionet Zrt. will work together to develop an intelligent traffic management system.
2021.03.14 11:51
Hungarian automotive industry: week 47 2020
Schaeffler continue site expansion with new technologies, Volkswagen announce investment in neighbouring capital. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2020.11.22 20:37
Hungarian automotive industry: week 29 2020
Daimler to consider series of cost-cutting measures to retain competitiveness and financial stability. New agreements promoting electromobility signed, European new-car sales show substantial growth. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary and the region's automotive sector.
2020.07.20 16:21
BME and Knorr-Bremse-led consortium to develop digital environment for autonomous driving
A consortium led by the Budapest University of Technology and Economics and Knorr-Bremse Fékrendszerek Kft. is preparing for the development of a digital environment capable of providing a testing environment for autonomous driving.
2020.07.20 15:25
Hungarian automotive industry: week 24 2020
The Suzuki plant in Esztergom has bright prospects for the future. Although demand is slowly creeping back up, it’s not fast enough to prevent certain automotive companies from introducing further cost cuts and layoffs. Let's recap what the 24th week this year brought in Hungary's automotive sector.
2020.06.15 11:21
R&D project allows BME to open powertrain and Smart Power laboratories
This April, the Center for University-Industry Cooperation (FIEK), first established in 2017 at the Budapest University of Technology (BME), will enter the final year of its first R&D project.
2020.03.07 10:09
Audi Hungaria manufactures 164,000 cars in 2019 - week 3 2020 edition
Consortium receives funding to develop packaging technology, Audi Hungaria reports on growing production volumes in 2019, Opel Szentgotthárd prepared for new-gen engines. Let’s recap what shaped the region’s automotive industry last week.
2020.01.20 10:30
Bosch relocates Bremen production capacities to Eger - week 45 2019 edition
Audi Hungaria to expand engine capacities in Győr, thyssenkrupp celebrates 20th anniversary of Hungarian automotive division at BME, Bosch reorganizes European production activities. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2019.11.11 10:55
20 years in Hungary: thyssenkrupp celebrates anniversary of automotive division
The company celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Hungarian automotive division where it all began in 1999: the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.
2019.11.09 12:01
Continental assists deep learning research project at BME
Professional Intelligence for Automotive (PIA), a joint project by Continental and the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), is now in its second semester.
2019.10.19 00:13
Hungarian automotive industry: week 38 2019 edition
Audi Hungaria boss resigns, ZalaZone Technology Centre inaugurated, ominous clouds over the European auto sector. Let’s recap what last week brought in the region’s automotive industry.
2019.09.24 08:00
Hungarian automotive industry: week 18 2019 edition
A new facility will be built in Kisvárda to be engaged in aircraft engine maintenance, while Hévíz will be home to a pilot training centre. Is there a new successful Hungarian industry on the horizon? Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2019.05.06 12:20
Hungarian automotive industry: week 17 2019 edition
Győr-based Audi plant pays bonus to employees, amounting to two months’ worth of salaries. Read our recap of what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive industry to find out why the plant’s workers remain unhappy.
2019.04.29 13:14
Hungarian automotive industry: week 9 2019 edition
Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector. We found out where the first new-gen CLA from Kecskemét is headed, Korean battery plant announces investment in Komárom, financing made available for R&D activities.
2019.03.04 14:20
Hungarian automotive industry: week 1&2 2019 edition
Győr-based Audi Hungaria announces new model launch, Continental appoints new regional coordinator, German minister welcomed at Zalaegerszeg test track. Let´s recap what the first two weeks of the year brought in Hungary’s automotive industry.
2019.01.14 16:42
Hungarian automotive industry: week 48 2018 edition
Approximately every tenth future engineer disappears from higher education: there are students who go to study abroad and there are those who apply for a job. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2018.12.03 14:50
Hungarian automotive industry: week 45 2018 edition
Jaguar Land Rover launches mass production in Slovakia, Peter Kössler awarded with state honour, autonomous-vehicle development course announced. Let’s recap what week 45 brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2018.11.13 02:09
Hungarian automotive industry: week 42 2018 edition
Last week’s main event was Automotive Hungary, where players of the automotive industry showcased their latest developments. The event was attended by numerous exhibitors and visitors. Read our short recap of what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2018.10.24 18:34
Knorr-Bremse-led consortium to develop production chain and lifecycle management system
A consortium led by Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems Budapest has won government support for the development of the prototype of a modular digital production chain and product lifecycle management system.
2018.10.04 19:25
Hungarian automotive industry: week 32 2018 edition
BMW’s decision to build a manufacturing plant in Hungary did not only turn the Hungarian industry upside down, but also made a noise in neighbouring countries. Let´s recap what week 32 brought in Hungary´s auto sector.
2018.08.13 16:40
Hungarian automotive industry: week 29 2018 edition
Labour shortage in full-time positions require new employment models, no summer shutdown at Mercedes Kecskemét, interviews on IoT and introducing the new MAJOSZ secretary general. Read our recap of the 30th week in 2018.
2018.07.23 16:02
Hungarian automotive industry: week 26 2018 edition
Mayor says Pécs is just as suitable for an automotive investment as Kecskemét was for Mercedes. Trade unions prepare to save cafeteria benefits. Let´s recap what week 26 brought in Hungary´s auto sector.
2018.07.02 09:29
