With a new investment, the future of the Opel factory in Szentgotthárd becomes secure
The Stellantis Group, one of the world's largest car manufacturing concerns, places the key element of its electromobility strategy in Hungary.
2024.02.12 17:12
Hungarian automotive industry: week 43 2021
Asian joint venture to set up battery separator plant in Hungary, e-bus trial programme marches on, shortages continue to pressure global auto industry. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2021.11.02 08:30
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
Layoffs follow difficult period at Bosch - week 5 2020
Effective construction works of BMW plant in Debrecen to begin in two weeks. Coronavirus rears its ugly head in the auto industry. Manufacturers release new hybrid and electric models. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2020.02.03 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
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
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 50 2018 edition
December 6th saw the end of wage talks at Mercedes Kecskemét: various elements of the two-year agreement have now been made public. Let’s recap what last week brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2018.12.17 17:00
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
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
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 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 9 2017 edition
Last week was all about suppliers in the Hungarian automotive industry. Plant shutdowns, new investments – last week brought something to report on from both ends of the spectrum.
2017.03.06 11:52
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
Hungarian automotive industry: week 3 2017 edition
Heated wage talks between trade union and Audi management, Opel reports on new records in production, Rába launches strategic investment scheme. Let’s recap what the third week this year brought in Hungary’s automotive sector.
2017.01.23 13:27
Opel Szentgotthárd plant director reports on record-breaking production volumes in 2016
Last year, nearly 630,000 engines were manufactured at Opel’s Szentgotthárd engine plant, up by 23 percent from their previous record, Grzegorz Buchal, plant director at Opel Szentgotthárd, have told journalists in Budapest.
2017.01.18 15:17
Ford leads Hungarian vehicle registrations in 2016
Last year, 96,500 new cars were registered in Hungary, 25.1 percent more than the year before. In 2016, the best-selling brand in Hungary was yet again Ford with a market share of nearly 13 percent.
2017.01.06 11:10
Hungarian automotive industry: week 44
Albeit a rather short one, last week brought us important insights into the local supplier industry and student innovation. Let´s recap what week 44 brought in Hungary´s automotive sector.
2016.11.07 18:09
Opel Szentgotthárd prepares for record-breaking production volumes in 2016
We interviewed Zoltán Kaszás, spokesman for General Motors subsidiary Opel Szentgotthárd, at Automotive Hungary, discussing the company’s outstanding success in 2016.
2016.11.03 23:55
Opel Szentgotthárd set to reach full capacity in coming years
Grzegorz Buchal, CEO of Opel Szentgotthárd, said the plant is planning to manufacture 650,000 engines this year; they currently supply engines for 60–70 percent of all Opel cars sold on the European market.
2016.07.07 19:58
Hungarian automotive industry: week 4
Automation, management reshuffling, labour force concerns – let´s recap what week four brought in Hungary´s automotive industry.
2016.02.01 15:07
Opel celebrates 25 years in Hungary
The General Motors subsidiary was the first international car maker to move its operation to Hungary in January 1991.
2016.01.13 12:56
Opel introduces new 1.6-litre diesel engine to Szengotthárd production line
In January 2016, Opel will start the serial production of a new 1.6-litre bi-turbo diesel engine in Szentgotthárd, Hungary.
2015.11.18 18:19
