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

On September 8, BYD announced that the Dolphin Surf hatchback will be the first model to be manufactured in BYD’s upcoming production facility in Hungary. The factory in Szeged remains on track to be ready to start making cars by the end of 2025.
BYD also announced the public debut of its second Super Hybrid model, t

On September 8, Mercedes Benz unveiled the all-new electric GLC with EQ Technology at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. It will launch in the first half of 2026 as the first model in a new electric-first family. The SUV based on the MB.EA architecture features a bold new design, AI-powered MB.OS system, more space than th

On August 25, Audi unveiled the second-generation Audi Q3 Sportback SUV with coupé-style looks. Its roofline slopes 29 mm lower than the standard Q3, giving it a sportier and sleeker profile.
Inside, the vehicle offers up to 1,289 litres of storage space and has improved aerodynamics achieving a drag coefficient of 0

On August 25, Audi Hungaria announced the start of series production of the second-generation Audi Q3 Sportback in Győr plant, Hungary. The first vehicle to roll off the line was a sage green Q3 Sportback.
The Audi Q3 Sportback is an entry-level compact crossover that combines the key features of the Audi Q3 with the

On August 14, the European Commission approved a EUR 264 million Hungarian support package for Hungary Sunwoda Automotive Energy Technology Kft., a unit of Chinese battery maker Sunwoda Electric Co., Ltd., to build electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Nyíregyháza, Hungary.
The aid, provided as a cash grant and tax

On August 12, EnSilica announced that it is establishing a new design centre in Budapest, Hungary. The expansion will bring the Group’s global headcount to around 210 employees.
The centre will focus on developing advanced mixed-signal designs for automotive and industrial applications, providing additional EU-based

On July 30, Socionext entered into a license agreement with aiMotive. This agreement grants Socionext access to aiMotive’s aiWare IP and development tools to support the development, including tape-out of next-generation custom SoCs (System-on-Chip) based on chiplet technology for automotive ADAS applications. Socion

On July 29, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA)announced that Magyar Suzuki Zrt. has announced an investment of nearly EUR 24.5 million at its Esztergom plant, aimed at plant modernization, enhancing efficiency, fully utilizing existing capacity, adapting flexibly to future demands, and moving toward car

During its 2025 half-year results announcement, LISI Group revealed that its LISI AUTOMOTIVE division submitted a non-binding offer and signed a six-month exclusive agreement on April 19, 2025, to acquire the assets of a Hungarian company specializing in plastic assembly components.
This acquisition will enable the C

On July 23, the CEO of the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) addressed and clarified recent rumours about BYD delaying mass production at its Hungarian plant, stating that these claims were based on inaccurate media reports.
The HIPA CEO highlighted that BYD has confirmed that its project is moving forward