With this investment “Hungary will propel itself onto the world map of auto industry R&D and testing and take a step towards becoming the auto industry hub of central Europe,” Orbán said.

“We can be proud that we are capable of producing Mercedes, Audi and Suzuki cars but we would like these to be designed and developed, at least in part, and if possible tested in full, here," the prime minister added. A decision on financing the construction of that road will be made within days, Orbán said.

The project will create 350 engineering jobs.

Source: Hungary Around the Clock

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