Audi halts production in Hungary (Again)

"In line with the parent company, Audi Hungaria Motor Kft. will suspend operations for a week between February 23 and 28," spokesman Peter Lore said, citing "changed conditions on the market." He added however that no lay-offs were planned at the Hungarian plant, which employs 5,800 people.

Audi constructs the TT and TT Roadster sports cars and A3 convertibles in Hungary. It is also home for Audi's engine production line. Engines produced in Hungary are the 2.0T, 3.2 V6/VR6

Audi said in November it would halt car production for four weeks from mid-December and that engine production would also stop for two to four weeks, depending on the type of the engine.
The plant employs close to 6,000 people in Hungary, they also last year announced cuts in its temporary workforce in the country due to a decline in orders amid the global financial crisis.