Car manufacturing in Hungary

The first car manufactured in Hungary was called Phoenix.

The first bus was completed in 1910. It was designed by János Csonka and used by the Post Office.

In 1908 the Hungarian Automobile Share Company Arad was founded called, MARTA. Magomobils were made 25-horsepower cars. Later they launched a 6-cylinder car called Magosix.

Ikarus shipped vehicles to: The first self-supporting, car-bodied bus the Ikarus TR3 was born in 1948. Ikarus shipped vehicles to: The Soviet Union The COMECON member states Western Europe Africa Asia South America

The new age: In 1987, Hódgép agricultural machine factory planned a minicar for the French, Swiss and Italian market. In 1989, the Tiszántúli Autójavító Company created a 3-seat car Sigma. It has never been produced.

Hungary doesn’t produce own designed cars but we have three foreign investors: Audi has invested 3,3 billion Euros in Győr. It is one of the largest foreign investors in Hungary. 9% of Hungary’s export is produced by Audi. It is the second largest exporter in the country.

The Hungarian Suzuki Company is found in Esztergom The majority of the company belongs to the Japanese owner. It is the ninth largest sales company in Hungary. It produces 2.2% of Hungarian total export.

Since 1991 Szentgotthárd has been the home of the Opel Hungary Vehicle Manufacturer. It is one of the largest Opel / GM’s factories in Europe. Szentgotthárd is the centre of high-capacity engine and cylinder head factory. They used to assemble Opel Astras.

2008 Daimler AG, chose Hungary to establish their first plant in Eastern Europe, for a Mercedes-factory. They will produce cars in Kecskemét. It will start in 2012.

What makes Hungary an ideal location for automotive manufacturing and trade relations? automotive industry is one of the leading-edge sectors of the country 16% of total industrial production; 25% of total exports made by more than 600 automotive companies talented, creative, flexible and qualified workforce outstanding business infrastructure competitive local supplier network reasonable and competitive labor costs combined with the high productivity

Hirtenberger Production Plant, Pápa Hirtenberger Automotive Safety is specialized in the development and the mass-production of pyrotechnical components for occupant protection systems and pedestrian protection systems.

Fülöp Brigitta 13/K Pápa, Hungary