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

LG Chem Ltd. (LG Chem) announced that it will acquire a 100% stake in its joint company in Hungary, which it established with Toray Industries, Inc. In June 2022, the two companies set up LG Toray Hungary Battery Separator Kft. on a 50:50 basis. This JV produces secondary battery separator films and delivers them to

Norsk Hydro ASA (Hydro) has decided to finalize the integration process of Alumetal S.A., two years after its acquisition.
Alumetal operates as a standalone company under Hydro. Its operations in Poland and Hungary will be rebranded as Hydro Kęty, Hydro Gorzyce, Hydro Nowa Sól, and Hydro Komárom respectively in early

On September 26, BMW Group announced that it officially opened the Debrecen plant in Hungary. The plant, designed under the BMW iFACTORY principles, will start series production of the new BMW iX3 at the end of October 2025 as the first vehicle based on the Neue Klasse platform.
The Debrecen plant, built on over 400

On September 18, Meleghy Automotive opened a new plant in Miskolc, Hungary. Meleghy Automotive will manufacture components and welded assemblies for customers, including BMW and Mercedes. The new greenfield plant has an area of 6,500 square meters. 
Built with an investment of EUR 20 million, the plant has a wide ran

Valeo Group (Valeo) officially inaugurated its new production area in Veszprém, further strengthening its technological and manufacturing capabilities in Hungary.
The facility expands the existing production area by approximately 1,200 sqm and includes a new cleanliness laboratory, which plays a key role in monitorin

On September 17, BMW announced that the production of the first Neue Klasse model BMW iX3 will officially begin in late October 2025 at the Debrecen plant, Hungary. The plant features numerous patented innovations and fully adheres to the BMW iFACTORY principles.
With optimised workflows and shared tools across sites

On September 4, Rolling Wireless announced that it is expanding its European R&D centre in Hungary. It will increase the team in Hungary from 40 employees to 100 by 2026. The existing development site in Budapest will be transformed into a fully-fledged development centre, with both hardware and firmware development

On September 8, Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) announced that Flex, one of Hungary’s largest employers, is investing a EUR 4.68 million at its Zalaegerszeg plant. The U.S.–Singaporean company will start a vehicle electronics R&D project, creating 10 high-value jobs.
Flex’s Hungarian operations focus on