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Hungary’s industrial output drops 0.5% in December

The volume of Hungary’s industrial output was down by 0.5% in December, compared to the same month a year earlier;...

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Hungarian customers prefer used Opel Astras, Suzuki Swifts

Hungarian men buying used cars tend to go for Opel Astra models, while women prefer Suzuki Swifts, according to the...

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Budapest to host AMTS car show in March

The International Automobile and Tuning Show (AMTS) will be organized at Budapest’s Hungexpo fair grounds on March 24-26, featuring almost...

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Hungary’s used car sales climbed 12% last year

Used car sales in Hungary rose about 12% close to 611,900 last year, DasWeltAuto announced based on data it collects,...

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GreenGo offers free registration during smog alert

While the smog alert is in place for Budapest, local electric car-sharing startup GreenGo is offering free registration for its...

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Audi Hungaria’s output falls in 2016

The production of car manufacturer Audi Hungaria dropped by 95,882 rolled-out engines and was down by 37,231 in the case...

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Hungarians favor gray hatchbacks running on gasoline

Hungarian customers prefer hatchbacks with gasoline engines with an output of up to 69 kW, manual transmission and two-wheel drive,...

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Stalling auto sector slows industrial output

Although the volume of Hungary’s industrial output was up by 0.6% in November compared to the corresponding month a year...

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Hungary’s industrial output up 0.6% in November

The volume of Hungary’s industrial output was up by 0.6% in November compared to the same month a year earlier,...

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AAA Auto sold 4,650 used cars in Hungary in 2016

AAA Auto’s local subsidiary sold 4,650 used cars in Hungary last year, up by approximately 33% compared to 3,500 in...

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Vehicle importers in Hungary see 5% market growth in 2017

Hungarian vehicle importers expect 5% market growth this year, the head of the Hungarian Association of Vehicle Importers (MGE) said...

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Industrial production down 2.1% in October

In October 2016, the volume of industrial output declined by 2.1% year-on-year, with the index adjusted for working days equal...

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MNB urges shift toward higher added-value production in industry

The industrial competitiveness of Hungary may be strengthened by a shift towards higher added value production, the National Bank of...

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French Le Belier eyes HUF 10 bln investment in Hungary

French automotive industry supplier Le Belier will invest an accumulated HUF 10 billion in three of its Hungarian plants, for...

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Two Lidl stores add e-car charging stations

Two stores of Lidl Hungary, the local subsidiary of the German discount supermarket chain, have been supplied with electric car...

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Budapest Cuts EV Parking Discounts but Keeps Benefits Until 2030

Budapest's City Assembly voted to reduce the parking discount for electric and hydrogen vehicles to 50%, keeping the benefit in...

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Wallis Builds Next Growth Phase on Local Knowledge and Leadership

Gyula Mező, CEO of Wallis Asset Management, tells the BBJ how the group is allocating capital, managing an increasingly int'l...

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Navigating the Hungarian Auto Market: What Expats Need to Know

After years of hands-on experience advising expat friends and colleagues on 2nd-hand vehicle purchases, Christopher Csizmár founded CarSherpa, a pre-purchase...

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Bosch Pushes AI Deeper Into Vehicle Safety and Automated Driving

Bosch used its recent AI Symposium 2026 in Budapest to show how artificial intelligence is becoming a more concrete part...

Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 Takes Top Honors in European Tests

As winter approaches, drivers face a familiar question: which tires can provide dependable performance when road conditions start to change?...

Michelin Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Presence in Hungary

Michelin celebrated the 30th anniversary of its presence in Hungary at an anniversary event at its Nyíregyháza facility (231 km...

Geely Leads Interest in Chinese Car Brands Newly Launched in Hungary

Geely attracted the most interest among Chinese car brands entering Hungary this year, according to January-September data from used car...

Older Small Cars Rise in Price as Hungary’s Budget Used-Car Supply Shrinks

Suzuki Swift asking prices rose 25.8% year-on-year in September as the share of used cars below HUF 2.5 mln shrank,...

Hungarian EV Market Continues to Grow, Leading CEE

Electromobility in Hungary continues to grow. In the first half of the year, 7,497 new all-electric passenger cars were registered,...

Budapest Cuts EV Parking Discounts but Keeps Benefits Until 2030

Budapest's City Assembly voted to reduce the parking discount for electric and hydrogen vehicles to 50%, keeping the benefit in...

Wallis Builds Next Growth Phase on Local Knowledge and Leadership

Gyula Mező, CEO of Wallis Asset Management, tells the BBJ how the group is allocating capital, managing an increasingly int'l...

BMW Debrecen Adds Third Shift to Meet Strong iX3 Demand

BMW is introducing a third shift at its Debrecen factory and moving to 24-hour operations to accelerate production of its...

AutoWallis to Launch Zeekr in Austria and Poland

AutoWallis Group will launch Zeekr, the premium electric mobility brand of Geely Auto Group, in Austria and Poland under a...

AutoWallis Remains Profitable in H1 Despite Challenging Auto Market

AutoWallis Group remained profitable in H1 2026 despite a challenging automotive market, weaker performance from traditional brands, one-off costs related...

Navigating the Hungarian Auto Market: What Expats Need to Know

After years of hands-on experience advising expat friends and colleagues on 2nd-hand vehicle purchases, Christopher Csizmár founded CarSherpa, a pre-purchase...

Hungarian Engineers to Contribute Expertise to Formula 1 Cars

Hungarian engineers will contribute their expertise to Formula 1 cars, Economy and Energy Minister István Kapitány said in a social...

Hybrid Listings Hit Record High on Used Car Market in June

Demand strengthened on Hungary’s used car market in June, while the average age of vehicles declined, according to the latest...

Bosch Pushes AI Deeper Into Vehicle Safety and Automated Driving

Bosch used its recent AI Symposium 2026 in Budapest to show how artificial intelligence is becoming a more concrete part...

AutoWallis to Use 2025 Profit to Support its Regional Growth Strategy Going Forward

AutoWallis Group has said it will retain its 2025 after-tax profit of nearly HUF 5 billion to support the implementation...