AVL inaugurates new automotive technology centre inaugurated near ZalaZone
Austrian technology developer AVL has inaugurated a new technology centre in the close vicinity of automotive proving grounds ZalaZone, in Zalaegerszeg.
2022.11.19 11:22
New investment deal to strengthen Hungary’s ever-growing role in battery industry
Technology-leading Chinese group Huayou Cobalt could set up Central Europe’s most innovative and sustainable cathode plant in Hungary.
2022.06.26 17:35
Győr-based Audi to support university innovation project
Audi Hungaria and Széchenyi István University of Győr will work together on innovative projects aimed at sustainability.
2022.04.10 12:13
Volánbusz to purchase over 500 new buses in rejuvenation campaign
The fleet rejuvenation campaign of Volánbusz will see its largest purchase investment yet with more than 500 new buses expected to enter service in the first half of 2022.
2022.01.23 16:42
BMW Group holds supplier day in Debrecen
The global challenges in today’s automotive industry can be tackled through increasing R&D and innovation efforts that will also benefit Hungarian employees and businesses.
2021.12.12 17:49
Key training initiative set in motion in Hungary’s battery industry
László Palkovics, Hungary Minister of Innovation and Technology, and Diego Pavía, the CEO of EIT InnoEnergy, have signed an agreement on skill development in Hungary’s battery industry.
2021.12.05 16:54
Hungary aspires to be battery manufacturing giant
A letter of intent has been signed by Minister of Innovation and Technology László Palkovics and Colin Cai, the CEO of Huawei Technologies Hungary, on a long-term cooperation programme centred around the transformation of digital learning, development of 5G and wired networks and smart city solutions.
2021.10.31 18:01
Hungarian Hydrogen Association formed
The Hungarian Hydrogen Association has been established in Budapest. Hungary’s minister for innovation and technology said that the formation of the association is in line with the 2050 decarbonization targets and economic recovery.
2021.10.24 18:39
ZalaZone test track’s highway section opened
The highway section of Zalaegerszeg-based ZalaZone automotive test track has been inaugurated, Hungary’s Minister of Innovation and Technology announced earlier this week at the opening ceremony.
2021.06.13 12:46
Palkovics: Innovation Center for the University of Debrecen to open gates in a year
The university-centred ecosystem of innovation is contributing to the birth of competitive, Hungarian-owned businesses, innovation and technology minister László Palkovics said at the inaugural economic partners meeting of the University of Debrecen.
2020.01.18 11:45
Cargo City opens, technical secondary education welcomes major reform - week 47 2019 edition
Cargo City opens its gates in Ferihegy, Germany avoids recession, Hungarian technical secondary education transformed. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive industry.
2019.11.26 10:38
Night of Modern Factories programme gaining popularity
Registrations were nearly full already a week before the Night of Modern Factories an event held on November 15th, allowing the public to participate in nocturnal factory tours at various manufacturers.
2019.11.23 14:58
Ganz Ábrahám Vocational Secondary School wins Techtogether Junior: week 46 2019 edition
National Instruments inaugurates HUF 5.5 billion investment in Debrecen. Daimler hints on cost reduction scheme to involve layoff of Mercedes-Benz employees. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2019.11.19 15:45
Hungarian automotive industry: week 14 2019 edition
Audi pays bonus, Videoton boss sceptical about Hungarian wage boom, Bosch appoints Hungarian director to head Budapest-based development centre. Let’s recap what the 14th week of the year brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2019.04.10 10:04
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 44 2018 edition
British car manufacturer Jaguar announces technical engineering centre in Budapest with 100 engineer positions. Government hints at local investment by major Chinese supplier. Let’s recap what a short but busy last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2018.11.05 12:24
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
Automotive Hungary: Hungary is an apt home to the auto industry
The 6th Automotive Hungary trade fair has opened at Hungexpo, Budapest, focusing on topics such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence and digitalisation.
2018.10.17 19:03
Hungarian government partners up with Siemens to promote dual vocational training
The Ministry of Innovation and Technology (ITM) has signed a four-year partnership agreement with Siemens Zrt. on the reform of dual vocational training and a pilot project.
2018.08.08 22:02
Zalaegerszeg test track to help develop cloud for car-to-car communication between autonomous vehicles
In Hungary, there are currently more than 10,000 development engineers working on the development of autonomous vehicle systems, a number that is considered extraordinary.
2018.06.08 10:07
Hungarian automotive industry: week 20 2017 edition
Foundation stone of Zalaegerszeg test track laid, Knorr-Bremse prepare for showcase of automated technologies, robotics on the rise. Let´s recap what the 20th week this year brought in Hungary´s automotive industry.
2017.05.22 13:07
Hungarian automotive industry: week 8 2017 edition
F. Segura expands Szolnok plant with €16.7m, Audi Hungaria enhances human-robot cooperation, Kravtex-Kühne completes major bus delivery, parliament to discuss potential ban on combustion engines. Let’s recap what the eighth week this year brought in Hungary’s automotive industry.
2017.02.27 13:23
Hungarian automotive industry: week 47
Last week’s hot topic was wages, coupled with words such as agreement, increase, talks and strike. But let’s recap what else the 47th week of this year brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2016.11.28 13:15
Hungarian automotive industry: week 5
Graboplast expands in Tatabánya, state support greenlighted for Audi investment in Győr, Hungary´s public transport on the verge of strikes, government appoints new secretary of state for public education.
2016.02.07 21:43
Palkovics: industry-oriented higher education not a dream any more
Strategies, dual educational programme, emigration, assembly versus R&D, structural reforms - read our interview with Secretary of State László Palkovics.
2015.09.16 10:07
