Hungarian automotive industry: week 47
Opel to launch mass production for new engine, Audi celebrates major milestone in Győr. Turkish and Czech-built buses to enter operation and Hungary and Apollo set to support the training of tyre engineers.
Manufacturers
It was announced last week that Opel will start the manufacture of a new 1.6-litre bi-turbo diesel engine in Szentgotthárd in January 2016. The first units have already emerged on the production floor.
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On November 18, the 3 millionth six-cylinder TFSI engine rolled down the production line at Győr-based Audi Hungaria Motor Kft. The 310bhp 3.0-litre 6-cylinder TFSI EVO unit will be fitted into an Audi A7 at the premium car maker's Neckarsulm plant in Germany.
Suppliers
Last week, Siemens held a professional forum on railway automation to engage players in the industry in a dialogue.
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The Association for Women's Career Development in Hungary handed over awards for the best workplaces for women in Hungary. According to the jury's decision, Hungary's best workplace for female employees is GIMEX-Hidraulika Kereskedelmi és Szolgáltató Kft.
Service providers
Last week, a conference entitled Electromobility in the European Union was held, where the government made promises of new charging stations and subsidies for buyers of electric vehicles.
By the end of November, each of the 16 new Turkish-built, air-conditioned low-floor buses will enter operation at the Buda Castle.
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| Turkish-made buses to enter operation in Budapest |
Last week, a number of Hungarian-developed fire engines were delivered in Budapest. The vehicles, developed and built by BM Heros Zrt. cost the city HUF 162 million.
Test operation for new the new Solaris-Skoda trolley buses finished in Budapest last week.
Education
The University of Miskolc announced plans to launch a rubber engineering course with the support and cooperation of Apollo Tyres Hungary. Meanwhile, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Automation of Kecskemét College Eckerle Hungary signed a partnership agreement on a dual educational programme.
Economy
In September, average gross earnings increased by 5.1 percent in Hungary, according to the latest report by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH).
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| HUF vs. EUR - week 47 (source: portfolio.hu) |
The forint showed a slight increase last week against the euro, staying near 310 against the European common currency.
