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Audi Expands Plant in Hungary

Audi AG plans to invest €104 million to update its assembly plant in Gyor, Hungary, according to the country’s foreign minister.

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Audi AG plans to invest €104 million to update its assembly plant in Gyor, Hungary, according to the country’s foreign minister.

The MTI news service says the government will contribute 6 billion forint ($22 million) to the expansion, which will add 380 jobs. Last year the Gyor plant assembled 135,200 Audi A3 small sedan and TT sports cars and nearly 2 million engines, according to the company.

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