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The BMW Group has donated a fully electric MINI Countryman SE All4 to the Department of Automotive Technologies at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). The vehicle was received by Dr. Zsolt Szalay, Head of Department, and Dr. M\u00e1rk Lelkes, Head of the Innovative Vehicle Technologies Research Group, for educational purposes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Thanks to the contribution of BMW Group Hungary<\/strong>, a brand-new fully electric MINI Countryman SE All4 has arrived at BME\u2019s Department of Automotive Technologies. The vehicle is not road-legal and cannot be sold; it will exclusively serve educational and research purposes in laboratory environments, supporting hands-on learning for students.<\/p>\n

The official handover ceremony took place on October 27<\/strong> at Rack Aut\u00f3<\/strong>, BMW\u2019s dealership in Buda\u00f6rs. The car was presented to the university representatives by \u00c9va Csomor<\/strong>, Qualification & Retail HR Manager for Hungary and Romania, and R\u00f3bert R\u00e1k<\/strong>, Head of Customer Service at BMW Group Hungary.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAt BMW Group Hungary, we consider it a priority to support higher technical education and inspire the engineers of the future. Electromobility represents not only technological progress but also a change in mindset \u2014 one that requires the active involvement of young talent. With this initiative, we are strengthening our presence in higher education as well, contributing to the competitiveness of Hungarian engineering students and to shaping the future of the automotive industry,\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

said \u00c9va Csomor<\/strong>, Training and Retail HR Manager at BMW Group Hungary.<\/p>\n

R\u00f3bert R\u00e1k<\/strong>, Head of Customer Service at BMW Group Hungary, emphasized the long-term goals of the initiative:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis is a long-term program focused on developing the next generation of professionals \u2014 one of the biggest challenges in our industry today, especially on the service side. Collaborations like this ensure that future engineers can learn using state-of-the-art technology. Our technical trainers are also ready to support university instructors in gaining a deeper understanding of the vehicle\u2019s diagnostic and drivetrain systems.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Dr. Zsolt Szalay<\/strong>, Head of Department, expressed his appreciation:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are very pleased about this collaboration and grateful to BMW Group Hungary for this generous donation. The vehicle will play a significant role in both laboratory courses and research projects. We hope this handover will be the first milestone in a long-term partnership that creates new opportunities in automotive education and research.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He added that the department has in recent years placed growing emphasis on inspiring young people and promoting engineering careers. Partnerships with industry leaders such as BMW Group Hungary are essential to ensure that students encounter real, cutting-edge technologies during their university studies.<\/p>\n

The donated MINI Countryman SE All4<\/strong> is the brand\u2019s largest model \u2014 the flagship of the Countryman range. The fully electric, all-wheel-drive vehicle incorporates BMW Group\u2019s latest technologies. It will serve as a valuable educational tool for teaching electric mobility, powertrain diagnostics, and energy management.<\/p>\n

The collaboration between BMW Group Hungary<\/strong> and BME\u2019s Department of Automotive Technologies<\/strong> represents an exemplary step in bridging academic knowledge and practical industry experience \u2014 and a strong signal of the automotive industry\u2019s commitment to supporting the next generation of engineers.
As \u00c9va Csomor<\/strong> concluded, \u201cthis cooperation is part of BMW Group Hungary\u2019s long-term strategy, built on the three pillars of innovation, sustainability, and education.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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