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Continental Drives Up Renewable Content in Tires with Rice Husk Silica and Recycled Carbon Black

Posted on 8, July 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental is boosting the share of renewable and recycled materials in its tires from 26 percent in 2024 to over 40 percent by 2030. The company now uses silica made from rice husk ash instead of quartz to … Read the full press release →

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New Continental Report Highlights Tyre Innovations and Policy Drivers for Zero-Emission Road Freight

Posted on 19, June 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s new 38-page white paper, “Electric Mobility for Commercial Vehicles,” released on June 19, 2025, offers a thorough survey of electrification trends for trucks, buses, and vans in Europe. It begins with background on EU emissions standards, toll … Read the full press release →

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SportContact 7 and PremiumContact 7 Propel Continental to Top Spot in 2025 Consumer Quality Survey

Posted on 17, June 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental has been named Germany’s Quality Winner 2025 for car tires, an accolade determined by close to 45,000 consumer ratings across 560 brands and 66 sectors. The award recognizes Continental’s comprehensive quality strategy, which spans exhaustive physical and … Read the full press release →

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Continental Otrokovice Factory Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification to Fuel 40 Percent Sustainable Tire Materials by 2030

Posted on 17, June 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s Otrokovice tire plant has been awarded ISCC PLUS certification, confirming its adherence to strict documentation and traceability standards for renewable and recycled raw materials. This site now joins five other Continental factories worldwide in meeting these globally … Read the full press release →

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Continental Tops 2025 Summer Tire Rankings with SportContact 7 Victories and Sustainable UltraContact NXT Debut

Posted on 12, June 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental has achieved ten first-place finishes and four second-place results in 2025 summer tire tests, underscoring its leadership in the premium segment. The SportContact 7 dominated seven of eight tests for sporty vehicles, while the PremiumContact 7 earned … Read the full press release →

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Continental Supports DFDS’s Electric Fleet Transition with Eco-Friendly Tire Solutions and Digital Monitoring

Posted on 5, May 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) DFDS has partnered with Continental to advance sustainable logistics, equipping its electric truck fleet with the high-performance Conti Eco Gen 5 tires and the ContiConnect tire management system. This collaboration aims to reduce emissions, increase operational efficiency, and … Read the full press release →

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Continental and GIZ Expand Natural Rubber Sustainability Project in Indonesia to Reach 6,000 Smallholders by 2027

Posted on 15, April 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental has extended its natural rubber sustainability project with GIZ in Indonesia until 2027, aiming to support an additional 1,000 smallholders on top of the 5,000 already trained. The initiative, co-funded by BMZ, has helped increase farmer incomes … Read the full press release →

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Continental Unveils Advanced Laser Beam Scanning for High-Definition Near-Field Projections and Next-Gen Automotive Lighting

Posted on 11, April 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental is unveiling its advanced laser beam scanning (LBS) technology designed for near-field projection applications in vehicles, offering dynamic, high-definition, and color-capable image projections. This innovative system boasts a compact design for seamless integration into vehicle architecture. Alongside … Read the full press release →

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Continental Dominates Global EV Market: Supplies Original Equipment Tires to 18 of 20 Leading Manufacturers

Posted on 8, April 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental has established its dominance in the electric vehicle market by supplying original equipment tires to 18 of the world’s 20 highest-volume fully electric vehicle manufacturers in 2024. With nine of the top 10 EV manufacturers in each … Read the full press release →

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Continental’s UltraContact NXT Dominates EV Summer Tire Test with Superior Safety and Sustainability

Posted on 4, April 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s UltraContact NXT has emerged as the leading summer tire in the electric vehicle category during a recent test by the Polish magazine “Motor.” Evaluated on a Nissan Leaf in the 205/55 R 16 size, the tire excelled … Read the full press release →

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Zeekr 001 Achieves Unmatched Electric Safety and Performance with Continental PremiumContact 6

Posted on 28, March 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental has secured original equipment approval for its PremiumContact 6 tires in a 22-inch size, now featured on the Zeekr 001 electric sedan from Chinese automaker Zeekr. Designed for high safety and dynamic handling, these summer tires deliver … Read the full press release →

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Continental Unveils Terra Adventure: Redefining Off-Road Excellence for Gravel Enthusiasts

Posted on 25, March 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental has unveiled the Terra Adventure, the latest and most aggressive addition to its Terra tire series, engineered specifically for off-road gravel riding. Inspired by the technology behind its renowned XC mountain bike tires, the Terra Adventure features … Read the full press release →

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Continental Expands Gravity Range: New SuperSoft and Soft Compound Options Empower Customizable Tire Performance

Posted on 18, March 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental has expanded its popular Gravity range with new tire options designed to enhance performance across various riding conditions. The update introduces Enduro casings in a new SuperSoft compound, which delivers maximum grip for aggressive riders navigating technical … Read the full press release →

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Continental Taps Visionary Vincent Charles to Accelerate Future Mobility Transformations

Posted on 14, March 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental has elevated Vincent Charles to a pivotal executive role, reflecting the company’s strategic focus on innovation and transformative leadership. Known for his extensive background in the automotive and technology industries, Charles is now charged with driving key … Read the full press release →

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Continental’s Korbach Plant Secures ISCC PLUS Certification, Paving the Way for a Sustainable Tire Future

Posted on 10, March 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s Korbach tire facility in Hanover has earned the ISCC PLUS certification, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable production by rigorously documenting and tracking the use of renewable and recycled materials. By implementing a mass balance approach, the company … Read the full press release →

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Continental Expands Road Tire Line with Grand Prix TR for Everyday and Endurance Riders

Posted on 5, March 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) In this announcement, Continental presents the Grand Prix TR as an affordable yet high-performing road tire, featuring tubeless-ready technology, a robust 4-ply design, and the BlackChili compound for optimized grip and efficiency. Positioned in the endurance category, it … Read the full press release →

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Continental’s ContiTech Division Announces Restructuring and Job Cuts in Response to Declining Market Demand

Posted on 31, January 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s ContiTech division is set to implement structural changes at several German locations due to declining demand in industries such as automotive and lignite mining. Around 580 jobs will be affected, with plant closures at Bad Blankenburg, Stolzenau, … Read the full press release →

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Continental Unveils Conti EfficientPro HS5 and HD5 Tires for Enhanced Efficiency and Safety in Long-Distance Haulage

Posted on 21, January 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental has launched its new Conti EfficientPro HS5 and HD5 tires designed for the commercial vehicle industry. These tires feature the innovative vec2Sil silica compound, which reduces rolling resistance and improves fuel and energy efficiency, while also offering … Read the full press release →

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Continental Unveils Personalized Window Projection Technology at CES 2025

Posted on 6, January 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Continental will debut its innovative window projection solution, which allows content to be displayed on a vehicle’s rear side windows, visible from the outside when parked. The technology uses a mini projector … Read the full press release →

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Continental Announces Plans for Automotive Sector Spin-Off by End of 2025

Posted on 10, December 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental plans to spin off its Automotive group sector by the end of 2025, with preparations to be completed by the third quarter of 2025. The move is subject to approval from the Supervisory Board in March 2025 … Read the full press release →

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