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First BMW Z4 'Made in Austria' Has just Rolled off the Production Line
The new BMW Z4 has been rolling off Magna Steyr's production line for a few days now. The sporty roadster is produced exclusively in Austria for the entire world market. The BMW Z4 is - besides the BMW 5 Series - already the second BMW car that is currently produced in Austria. This emphasizes and strengthens the BMW Group's commitment to Austria as a business location.
November 22, 2018
Long-Distance Coach Operator Flixbus to Compete with ÖBB Austrian Railways
Austrian state-run rail company ÖBB Austrian Railways is facing increasing competition of German mobility provider Flixbus which has just launched its third connection for Austria's regional capital cities, between Graz and Salzburg. In January 2016 FlixBus announced its entry to the markets of Central and Eastern Europe with the new branch FlixBus CEE. This includes six countries (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland, Slovenia and Croatia) with new lines in the making. () am
April 27, 2016
India Forum at the Austrian Federal Chamber of Commerce
Recently the Foreign Trade Department of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber organised an event focused on India. Entitled “Parameters for Your Success with Business in India”, the event counted with the participation of ca. 70 Austrian companies and entrepreneurs aiming for India or potentially being interested in doing business there.
December 3, 2015
Magna Steyr Aimes for full Capacity Utilisation at Graz Plant
The car manufacturers Jaguar Land Rover are moving part of their production from England to Austria. With new orders from Jaguar Land Rover, BMW and Daimler, the medium-term vehicle production at the Magna plant in Graz is set to return to levels in excess of 200,000 per year.
September 11, 2015
Make in India: Forum "Alternative India" in Vienna, Linz and Graz
As part of the trade promotion initiative of the Department of Foreign Trade of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber and the Ministry of Economy “Going International - Going to India” the Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) together with the Austrian Trade Commission in Delhi, organized “Forum Alternative India” in Vienna, in Linz and in Graz.
May 28, 2015
The Westbahn Complains Because of ÖBB-Subsidies
In December, the new “Westbahn” (Western Railway) will start competing with the ÖBB (Austrian state railways) which are allegedly being privileged by the government.
February 3, 2011
Consumption Expenditure of Foreign Tourists Grows
Russian and Chinese tourists are proving to be particularly generous consumers in Austria. Overall sales rose by 23% in 2010.
February 3, 2011
Increase in Passengers at Austrian Airports
Every of the six Austrian Airports could record substantial growth in passengers in 2010. Their number rose by 7.9%.
January 31, 2011
Magna Steyr Expands Production in Graz
The German carmaker group BMW has a further model of the British brand "Mini" manufactured in Austria.
January 27, 2011
BDI - BioEnergy Builds Biodiesel Plant in Belarus
The Styrian company expands its operations to Belarus. The order value amounts to € 10m.
December 6, 2010
Sattler AG Expands to the U.S.
The Austrian specialty textiles manufacturer based in Graz, acquires the American brand Outdura in North Carolina.
December 6, 2010
Roche Lays Off 400 Jobs in Styria
The Swiss pharmaceutical group reduces its international workforce by 6%: a setback for the region.
November 18, 2010
Production of BMW X3 Shifts From Styria to USA
In Graz, where the BMW X3 has been manufactured until now, production will focus on Minis.
October 14, 2010
Siemens Graz: - Investment of 12 Million in Plant for Railway Bogies
Siemens is investing a total of twelve million euro at the Graz location. The plant for railway bogies will receive a new assembly line for wheel sets. In addition to the present 950 employees new jobs will be created.
October 8, 2010
AVL Opens Battery-Testing Lab in Shanghai
With the opening of its battery laboratory at AVL Shanghai Tech Center in China, the company has taken a further visible step on the path toward powertrain electrification in the area of battery development.
October 6, 2010
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