The Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) announced that Motherson Group launches EUR 62.1 million investments in a research and development program and the establishment of a regional services center (SSC) in Hungary. Both projects are supported by HIPA.
The EUR 54 million R&D project focuses on AI-based sens

The Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) announced that Gentherm Inc. (Gentherm) plans to invest EUR 15.7 million in research and development in Hungary.
Supported by HIPA, the investment will focus on next-generation automotive cabin comfort technologies and temperature management solutions for the medical s

On January 19, the CEO of HIPA (Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency) said in a social media update that the series production of the fully electric GLB on the new Mercedes Modular Architecture platform has started, along with battery assembly in the Kecskemét facility, Hungary.
The expanded K1 plant, which doubles

ZF Foxconn Chassis Modules GmbH, a joint venture between ZF and Foxconn, officially inaugurated its new e-axle assembly plant in Debrecen, Hungary, on January 13, 2026.
The EUR 26.7 million facility will manufacture front and rear axles for BMW Group’s electric vehicles and is supported financially by the Hungarian I

On January 13, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) announced that German-based connectivity solution specialist Rosenberger has invested EUR 25.2 million to expand the capacity of its three Hungarian factories, Jászárokszállás, Jászberény, and Nyírbátor. The project strengthens the company’s position in

On January 7, aiMotive presented the world’s first real-time, hyper-realistic neural simulation enabled by aiSim connected to LGE’s HPC running aiMotive’s aiDrive automated driving software in a closed-loop, at CES 2026. 
During CES, aiMotive demonstrates aiDrive, its modular automated driving software stack supporti

On January 6, Mercedes-Benz announced that it will move production of its entry-level A-Class from Rastatt, Germany, to its Kecskemét, Hungary, starting in the second quarter of 2026. The move will free up capacity and space at the Rastatt plant to support the ramp-up of the planned new models.
Mercedes-Benz's German

On December 18, aiMotive announced that it will introduce a next-generation High-Performing Computing (HPC) Lite platform at CES 2026 in collaboration with LG. It integrates LG’s In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system and ADAS in a single controller. 
aiMotive and LG have been working together on the new HPC platform s

On December 11, aiMotive partnered with its Japanese distributor, Macnica, to introduce a new data collection and processing environment powered by the aiData Platform. This platform enables advanced services such as 4D automated annotation and digital twin generation from camera and LiDAR sensor data. aiMotive and M

On December 12, 2025, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) reported that Rheinmetall AG officially opened its new factory at the SZTE Science Park in Szeged, completing an EUR 69 million investment.
Supported by HIPA, the facility is Rheinmetall’s only production site outside Germany to operate with fully

On December 9, Audi Hungaria announced that preparations are underway at its Győr engine plant to start series production of the new MEBeco electric drives.
The project has now entered its final phase, with pre-series production already running. Audi is setting up production lines, finalising equipment, and carrying

On December 5, Audi Hungaria announced that it has started producing upgraded V6 TDI diesel engines for the Audi Q5 and A6 models at its Győr plant, Hungary.
The new 3-liter V6 diesel generates output of 299 hp and 580 Nm of torque. For the first time, MHEV plus technology is used, which provides an additional power

On November 26, multiple sources reported that Huayou Cobalt has signed an agreement with EVE Energy to supply ultra-high-nickel ternary cathode materials from its Hungary plant. It will deliver around 127,800 tons of material between 2026 and 2035. The Hungarian plant is expected to start operations by the end of 20

Several South Korean media sources reported that EcoPro Co., Ltd., a South Korean company, has celebrated the completion of its cathode material plant in Debrecen, Hungary, on November 30, 2025. The new plant can make 54,000 tons annually, sufficient for approximately 600,000 electric vehicles (EVs). 
The Debrecen pl

On November 26, Flex officially inaugurated its new automotive manufacturing facility at ZalaZONE InnoTech in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. The new site, spanning 10,000 square meters, will produce compute platforms for software-defined vehicles and high-voltage power electronics for next-generation hybrid and electric vehi

On November 12, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) announced that Mercedes Benz is launching a new R&D project in Kecskemét.
The EUR 54.4 million project will strengthen the Kecskemét site’s role in Mercedes-Benz’s global production network. It will help the company detect production issues earlier, imp

Several South Korean media sources reported that EcoPro BM Co., Ltd., a South Korean company, will commence mass production of cathode materials at its plant in Debrecen, Hungary, in April 2026. The plant construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of November 2025, and the trial run is expected to be comple

On November 5, Audi Hungaria announced that it has expanded its Technical Development unit in Győr, Hungary by creating a dedicated department for power electronics named Department of Vehicle Drives Technology and Power Electronics.
Around 700 employees now work in Technical Development, focusing on powertrain and v

On November 5, Suzuki announced that it has started sales of its first all-electric model, the eVITARA, in Hungary.
The new eVITARA is equipped with an all-new electric powertrain and features 49 or 61 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery delivering a range of up to 428 kilometers (WLTC 4 standard) and supports fast c

LISI Automotive Hungary, a subsidiary of LISI Group (LISI Automotive), announced that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of Polysemble Hungary Kft., located in Győr, on September 30, 2025.
Polysemble Hungary is an affiliate of American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC). It is a leading supplier to