BMW has announced that the construction of its EUR 1 billion factory in Debrecen (225 km east of Budapest) will not stop and recruitment will continue, writes Népszava.It is noteworthy that in recent days Hungarian car manufacturers have announced factory shutdowns, including Audi in Győr (120 km west of Budapest), Suzuki in Esztergom (50 km northwest) and Mercedes at Kecskemét (90 km southeast).At the same time, it is worth recalling that it was during the 2008-2009 global economic crisis that Mercedes’ investment in Kecskemét was announced, and questions were still raised as to whether the new plant would be built.
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Korean Air’s family feud opens door to activist challenge
SEOUL — Like the heads of many airlines, Korean Air Lines Chairman Cho Won-tae is fighting to keep his company afloat as the coronavirus and travel restrictions batter the aviation industry. Unlike most of his peers, Cho is doing this while trying to fend off a coup by his own sister. The family feud is… Continue reading Korean Air’s family feud opens door to activist challenge
Mercedes’ and Suzuki’s Hungarian plants to suspend production over coronavirus
BUDAPEST, March 18 (Xinhua) — German carmaker Mercedes-Benz and Japanese carmaker Suzuki will both halt production at their Hungarian plants located respectively in Kecskemet (Center) and in Esztergom (North), next Monday due to the coronavirus outbreak, Hungarian news agency MTI reported on Wednesday.
“Production at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Kecskemet will be suspended from Monday, at the latest, for an initial period of two weeks,” MTI reported, citing a statement of the local unit of German automotive industry giant Daimler.
“An extension of this measure will depend on further developments,” Daimler added.
“The management of Hungarian Suzuki Inc. has decided to halt production at its plant in Esztergom, north of Budapest, from March 23 until April 3 because of rising risks of the spread of the coronavirus, the local unit of Japanese car maker Suzuki said on Wednesday,” reported MTI.
German carmaker Audi announced on Tuesday that it would halt production at its plant in Gyor, north..
Suzuki Swift Sport goes hybrid only
The Suzuki Swift Sport has become hybrid only as the brand seeks to electrify its line-up and meet upcoming emissions regulations. The latest Swift Sport, which goes on sale in the UK in April, has adopted mild-hybrid tech by using a 48V set-up alongside a reworked version of the outgoing car’s 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol… Continue reading Suzuki Swift Sport goes hybrid only
Hyundai Motor India opens booking for new Verna
We had a glimpse of it in the teaser images released earlier this week, and now, the wraps are off the India-spec 2020 Hyundai Verna facelift. The carmaker has shared pictures of its updated sedan and also announced that bookings for the Verna facelift are now open online and at its dealerships for an amount… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India opens booking for new Verna
Mahindra-powered Ford EcoSport set for launch in early 2021
The Mahindra-powered version of the Ford EcoSport SUV is confirmed for launch in the first quarter of 2021. Mahindra & Mahindra and Ford Motor Co signed an agreement back in September 2017 to collaborate in areas like connected vehicle technology, electrification, and product development. One of the first products to come out of this collaboration… Continue reading Mahindra-powered Ford EcoSport set for launch in early 2021
Press release 07 / 2020- vehicle registrations in February 2020
Date 04/03/2020 Flensburg, March 4, 2020. In February, 239,943 Passenger cars (Passenger car) newly registered, -10.8 percent less than in the same month last year. Both commercial (66.8% / – 7.8%) and private New registrations (33.1% / – 16.1%) declined. With the exception of Porsche (+19.1%), the declining number of registrations in February extended to… Continue reading Press release 07 / 2020- vehicle registrations in February 2020
Eden Motor Group acquires Hyundai Torbay dealership
Eden Motor Group has completed the acquisition and re-branding of Torbay Hyundai, taking its representation with the Korean carmaker to four sites. Reading-based Eden completed the acquisition on March 1 and opened for business in time for the start of the key 20-plate change over this week. Located on Barton Hill Road, in central Torquay,… Continue reading Eden Motor Group acquires Hyundai Torbay dealership
@Suzuki: Mar 04, 2020 IIT Guwahati, AOTS Japan, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki India Limited sig…
Guwahati : Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG), The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships, Japan (AOTS), Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan (SMC) and Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) today announced collaboration for promotion of technical education and training. MoU was exchanged among the above four parties at IITG in the presence of H.… Continue reading @Suzuki: Mar 04, 2020 IIT Guwahati, AOTS Japan, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki India Limited sig…
Suzuki Ignis gains new styling and powertrain for 2020
Suzuki’s quirky Ignis city car has undergone a mid-life facelift, gaining subtle design tweaks and a new mild hybrid powertrain option. The Fiat 500 rival, launched in 2016, retains its boxy overall silhouette, flared wheel arches and compact footprint, but gains a new five-spoke front grille that brings it into line with the Jimny SUV. … Continue reading Suzuki Ignis gains new styling and powertrain for 2020