In August, the ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground hosted an exclusive event for representatives of the automotive press. They had the unique opportunity to participate in a special driver training session with powerful Mercedes-AMG vehicles, organized by the Hungarian Mercedes importer. Where the Laws of Physics Take Over The highlight of the event was the 4,450-meter-long,…
We recently hosted prominent professors in the field of AI from TU Wien, one of Europe’s leading technical universities. Our discussions focused on AI research, particularly the application possibilities of autonomous machines. We presented the guests the ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground, with its globally unique capabilities, as a key testing environment for autonomous vehicles and…
This year’s “Gurul a Térség” (Rolling in the Region) program was once again a huge success, with over 600 cyclists exploring the ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground on Sunday morning, July 20. The tour, held for the fourth time, was organized by László Vigh, Member of Parliament, with the aim of “socializing” the facility and providing…
A significant international collaboration is commencing next to the ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground: a memorandum of understanding was recently signed for the establishment of a joint Hungarian-Chinese automotive and energy storage development and validation center. According to the signed Memorandum of Understanding, the parties will jointly establish a research and development, testing, and certification base…
Széchenyi István University’s Zalaegerszeg Innovation Park successfully hosted the “Future of Vehicles: Innovation, Engineering, and Economic Conference (FoV 2025)” in Zalaegerszeg. The two-day event served as a professional forum to discuss automotive innovations, mobility technologies, and their engineering, economic, and social impacts. It brought together representatives from science and industry to present the latest developments.…
The ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground once again proved to be the ideal venue for the 5th Formula Student Easter (FS Easter), held from June 13-15, 2025. The preparation event for the international Formula Student season brought together 11 ambitious student teams from 6 countries, showcasing the next generation of engineering talents. Over the weekend, future…
On June 5th, the Gábor Dénes University opened the Gábor Dénes Memorial Year with a major Artificial Intelligence (AI) conference. The event aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future directions of AI, announcing numerous programs for professionals, market players, and students committed to innovation over the next year. In 2025,…
The ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground hosted the XXII National Sports Science Congress organized by the Hungarian Sports Science Society (MSTT) from May 28-30. Held at the Proving Ground’s conference center, this prestigious event brought together over 200 Hungarian sports science experts, with nearly 150 presentations covering various topics in sports science. The three-day conference was…
Autonomous cars, drones in virtual environments, and state-of-the-art localization systems were highlighted on the Autonomous Systems National Laboratory (ARNL) demonstration day. The conference titled “Innovation in Motion” was organized at the ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Gound. The aim of the event was to showcase research and development results and innovative solutions for future mobility in real-time…
On May 14, the newly completed track element of the ZalaZONE Automotive Proving Ground in Zalaegerszeg, the High-Speed Oval, was opened. The new track module offers a unique opportunity in Hungary for high-speed and durability testing of vehicles. The 4.45 km long oval track allows for safe, stable driving at speeds of 180 km/h without…
