Hungarian automotive industry: week 42 2020
Hungarian exec appointed as head of Opel Szengotthárd, construction of ZalaZone test track reaches important milestone. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2020.10.19 10:28
Hungarian exec appointed as new head of Opel engine plant in Szentgotthárd
Effective from October 19th, Olívia Mesics will be appointed as the new director of Opel’s engine plant in Szentgotthárd. Her predecessor, Gregorz Buchal, is returning to Poland to oversee a new project in the PSA Group following a 5-year term in Hungary.
2020.10.18 13:37
Hungarian automotive industry: week 30 2020
Opel Szentgotthárd and Suzuki Esztergom achieve major production milestones. Kecskemét plant to add hybrid models to production portfolio. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2020.07.27 13:39
Hungarian automotive industry: week 20 2020
The 20th week in 2020 revealed that although no automotive-specific crisis-management measures are expected, several support schemed will be available for businesses to help revive the auto industry. Hungary’s minister of foreign affairs confirmed BMW’s commitment to Debrecen project.
2020.05.18 13:02
Hungarian automotive industry: week 16 2020
Last week, a number of European car manufacturing sites restarted production or announced to resume manufacturing activities this week. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2020.04.21 00:55
The week car manufacturing came to a halt - week 12 2020
Several OEMs, including Fiat-Chrysler, Ford, VW and PSA Group, halted production partially or completely at their European and North American production sites last week as a response to the coronavirus pandemic. Decisions made last week brought a total stoppage in car manufacturing activities in Hungary. Let's recap what week 11 brought in the region's automotive industry.
2020.03.24 08:00
Mercedes-Benz, Opel, Suzuki follow suit to close down Hungarian units in global sweep of plant shutdowns
Hungary-based car manufacturing sites are shut down in succession due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Following similar measures taken by Audi Hungaria in Győr, Opel in Szengtotthárd and Magyar Suzuki in Esztergom, Mercedes-Benz today also announced to shut down production at its Kecskemét plant.
2020.03.18 17:19
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
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
Opel kicks off era of 3-cylinder turbo engines at Szentgotthárd
Engine production has reached a new milestone at Opel’s Szentgotthárd plant, in 2020 the car maker will begin the production of PSA-developed 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engines, the plant’s spokesperson said at a press conference.
2020.01.06 17:56
Brexit to potentially benefit Central European nations as suppliers relocate - week 50 2019 edition
UK elections fast-track Brexit, Bosch wary of green turn in EU policy, Hungarian technical secondary education reform gets green light. Let’s recap what last week brought in the automotive industry in the region and worldwide.
2019.12.17 12:29
Opel expecting success from Szentgotthárd-built petrol engines
Preparations on the production and assembly lines are currently under way at a fast pace for the manufacturing of Opel’s new 1.2-litre petrol engine, which is scheduled to begin at the end of the year.
2019.05.25 19:47
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
Opel Hungary reviews 2018, announces production launch of new petrol engine in Szentgotthárd
The car maker is looking to increase its sales and market share in Hungary with two new electric cars and a number of model updates.
2019.01.23 22:33
Hungarian automotive industry: week 33 2018 edition
Last week we asked around how the management of local manufacturing plants help workers to tackle the heatwave. Let’s recap what the 33rd week this year brought in Hungary’s automotive industry.
2018.08.20 10:51
Opel introduces collaborative robots at Szentgotthárd plant
In recent years, Opel has contintued to carry out a number of development projects, including an innovative work phase in the production line involving a collaborative robot supplied by FANUC.
2018.08.20 08:56
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 19 2018 edition
Labour shortage is posing a massive challenge in nearly all sectors, and even a handsome salary is often insufficient to attract an adequate number of workers. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2018.05.14 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
Hungarian automotive industry: week 12 2018 edition
Stricter German regulations on diesel cars could result in a mass import of old vehicles into Hungary. Last week we also reported on means of motivating employees with higher wages and a Mohács-based supplier of Harley-Davidson.
2018.03.26 09:48
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 7 2018 edition
Former Hungarian Opel plant director with decades of experience in the motor industry to head GM’s Vienna-based engine and transmission unit. Let’s recap what the seventh week this year brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2018.02.19 11:54
Hungarian automotive industry: week 1 2018 edition
Although all Hungary-based vehicle and engine production activities halted at the end of 2017 to enable OEMs to carry out their annual scheduled maintenance work, most factories already restarted production in the first week of January. Let’s recap what the first week of 2018 brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2018.01.08 15:12
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
