Hungarian automotive industry: week 38 2020
Green cars pick up momentum, pandemic poses prolonged economic setback. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2020.09.21 00:37
10 millionth engine rolls down Opel production line in Szentgotthárd
Opel Szentgotthárd is currently engaged in the serial production of one of the PSA Group’s key petrol engines with an annual capacity of 350,000 units.
2020.07.25 14:54
Opel kicks off production of new PSA engines in Szentgotthárd - week 2 2020 edition
Battery plants announce expansion plans in Hungary. Kecskemét Mercedes-Benz plant lays off employees. German car makers report on record sales. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2020.01.13 08:00
Audi prepares for massive layoff campaign in Germany - week 48 2019 edition
Schaeffler expands in Szombathely. FCA-PSA on the verge of becoming reality. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2019.12.03 08:00
Hungarian automotive industry: week 4 2019 edition
Last Thursday saw the start of a major strike at Audi Hungaria, which has crippled production both in Győr and Ingolstadt. Although it is downtime for Audi, the rest of the car industry is at full steam. Let’s recap what the previous week brought in Hungary’s automotive industry.
2019.01.28 17:09
Electric mobility driven in Slovakia by new investment in Detva
Civil engineering works have begun on a 10-ha area that was purchased last year by Chinese-Belgian Punch Powertrain with a €1.06 million investment.
2018.08.15 21:52
Hungarian automotive industry: week 25 2018 edition
Genevation Aircraft builds new production hall in Jakabszállás, VW-supplier FHL invests in Hungarian sites, factory visit at Knorr Bremse. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2018.06.25 20:16
Award-winning PSA engine to be added to Szentgotthárd production portfolio in 2020
The jury chose the three-cylinder Pure Tech 110 S&S and 130 S&S turbocharged petrol engines as the winners of the 1.0 to 1.4-litre category for the fourth consecutive time.
2018.06.14 19:59
Hungarian automotive industry: week 22 2018 edition
Visit to PSA’s Slovakian plant, Flex opens new production unit in Zalaegerszeg, Magnus Aircraft prepares for aircraft manufacturing near Pécs. Let´s recap what week 22 brought in Hungary´s auto sector.
2018.06.04 09:00
Hungarian automotive industry: week 18 2018 edition
Albeit shortened by a bank holiday, last week brought a number of new developments in Hungary’s auto sector: new bus from Debrecen, overview on skill worker wages and more.
2018.05.07 20:03
Opel removes any doubt: Szentgotthárd plant to continue normal operation despite ownership change
From 2020 onwards, the Szentgotthárd unit is set to supply Peugeot with several variations of the engine chosen as the engine of the year multiple times now. In the meantime, the plant will continue its current operation.
2018.03.21 18:38
Hungarian automotive industry: week 48 2017 edition
PSA to bring production capacities to Hungary, South Korean SK Innovation to build battery plant in Komárom, Lear shuts down production of seat covers in Hungary. Let’s recap what the 48th week this year brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2017.12.04 12:04
Hungarian automotive industry: week 45 2017 edition
The changes announced by Opel’s new owner, the French PSA Group, will also affect the car maker’s Szentgotthárd plant: according to the owner, the company will focus on electrification and expansion beyond Europe.
2017.11.13 11:42
PSA announces future plans with Opel, Hungarian jobs remain secured
According to PSA’s announcement, Opel will focus on electrification, and for the first time in its history it will expand beyond Europe.
2017.11.10 11:16
Hungarian automotive industry: week 13 2017 edition
Opel Szentgotthárd optimistic about future prospects after acquisition by PSA Group, Hungary expands bus manufacturing capacity. Let’s recap what the 13th week this year brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2017.04.03 12:22
Hungarian automotive industry: week 11 2017 edition
Audi report on decreasing revenues, Hungarian government in talks with new Opel owner to secure further growth at Hungarian plant. Let’s recap what the 11th week of the year brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2017.03.20 13:21
Hungarian foreign minister in talks with new owner to pave way to future developments at Opel plant
The Hungarian government has entered into talks with Opel and its new owner, the French PSA Group, in order to ensure maintained capacities and pave way to further expansions at the Szentgotthárd plant.
2017.03.15 14:14
Hungarian automotive industry: week 7 2017 edition
Last week all eyes were on Opel as news came on a potential acquisition by GM, while Suzuki announced its sales targets for 2017, looking back at which models drove the Japanese brand’s Hungarian sales last year.
2017.02.20 13:16
Kirchhoff expands welding shop and implements hot forming technology in Esztergom
Esztergom-based automotive parts manufacturer Kirchhoff Hungária Kft. has expanded its welding shop by 50 percent.
2014.09.02 12:19
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