Hungarian automotive industry: week 33
The week of Hungary’s most important national holiday was spent by many on vacation, yet the automotive industry kept rolling. Let´s recap what week 33 brought in Hungary´s auto sector.
2016.08.22 13:00
Locally built Credo buses to replace outdated articulated fleet as part of government scheme
The 13-metre long, extended buses manufactured by the Kravtex-Kühne group will be made in line with the Hungarian government’s National Bus Manufacturing Strategy.
2016.08.21 00:54
Daimler to be involved in bus production in Hungary
ITK Holding Zrt. And EvoBus Hungária Kft. Has signed a declaration of intent on the manufacturing of buses, where the Daimler AG’s subsidiary will supply the undercarriage and ITK will design the vehicle’s superstructure.
2016.08.18 01:19
Hungarian automotive industry: week 32
Mercedes builds second plant in Hungary, another Audi engine reportedly found cheating in emission tests. Opel restarts production in Szentgotthárd, Jaguar faces fifteen-fold excess in job applications at new Slovakian plant.
2016.08.15 14:28
Hungarian transport company strikes procurement deal with local bus manufacturer
The North-western Hungarian Transport Center (ÉNYKK) has made the largest bus procurement deal of the year by purchasing 61 locally built Credo buses.
2016.08.10 17:15
Ikarus to ramp up bus production as government initiative to promote local manufacturing takes off
In line with the government’s bus production strategy, Ikarus has announced to expand its production capacity to 3,000 vehicles annually.
2016.08.02 11:37
Hungarian automotive industry: week 30
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
Chinese bus OEM to establish production site in Komárom
China-based BYD has announced to build its first European location for the production of electric buses in Komárom, Hungary, a project set to create 200 jobs in the region.
2016.07.26 18:14
Hungarian automotive industry: week 29
Hungary´s gov´t expects positive turn after Brexit, Audi Hungaria keeps developing, sheet metal manufacturer expands in Téglás. Let’s recap what week 29 brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2016.07.24 23:30
Government establishes National Bus Procurement Committee
The Hungarian government has established a National Bus Procurement Committee, which is expected to promote the preparation of bus procurements in line with industrial policy objectives by working closely with regional public transport centres and the state-owned regional bus company Volánbusz.
2016.07.15 12:07
Hungarian automotive industry: week 26
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
Hungarian automotive industry: week 24
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
Hungarian automotive industry: week 23
Week 23 was all about bus manufacturing, suppliers and student competitions. Let´s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2016.06.12 20:41
Kravtex-Kühne inaugurates expanded bus manufacturing unit in Mosonmagyaróvár
Kühne, Hungary’s oldest traditional bus manufacturer, celebrated the company’s 160th anniversary with a special ceremony. The group also handed over its expanded production hall.
2016.06.11 00:35
Hungarian automotive industry: week 22
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
Kravtex-Kühne to start production of Optinell 10 at new plant
This spring, the Kravtex-Kühne Group, Hungary’s larges bus manufacturer, unveiled a new compact coach. On 10th June, the company is set to inaugurate a new production site.
2016.06.02 01:29
Hungarian automotive industry: week 19
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
Hungarian government proposes national strategy for bus manufacturing
Zoltán Kovács, spokesperson for the Hungarian government, said this week that the Hungarian cabinet will draft and implement a national strategic plan that will ensure that Hungarian bus manufacturing stays competitive in a fierce international field.
2016.05.13 00:03
Hungarian automotive industry: week 18
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
Hungarian automotive industry: week 16
The Hungarian supplier industry has seen a remarkably active period, bringing along new jobs, new equipment and significant investments. Let´s recap what week 16 brought in Hungary´s automotive sector.
2016.04.24 21:37
BKV to test Hungarian-built bus
Starting this weekend, Budapest transport company BKV Zrt. will start the test run of a bus built by Kravtex-Kühne Group, the largest bus manufacturer in Hungary.
2016.03.20 11:00
Hungarian automotive industry: week 7
We visited the largest Hungarian bus factory, Mercedes celebrated the 500,000th car from Kecskemét and the situation around wages has got more heated. Let´s recap what happened during week 7 in Hungary´s automotive sector.
2016.02.22 11:41
Hungarian bus developer receives international award
Modulo has received the JEC innovation award from the largest composite industrial association for its fully-composite modular structure developed by the Hungarian company and manufactured by Russia-based NCC.
2016.02.19 14:14
Hungarian automotive industry: week 3
Audi to bring new model to Győr, Miskolc prepares for large automotive investments, trade unions strive for Western European wages.
2016.01.25 20:47
Hungarian automotive industry: week 1
In 2016, we continue our weekly recap of the most important news stories from Hungary´s automotive industry.
2016.01.11 00:15
