(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
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged agricultural training, biodiversity, BMZ, capacity building, Climate Action, Continental, deforestation-free, environmental protection, ethical sourcing, EUDR, forest conservation, GIZ, GPSNR, Indonesia, Michael Radke, natural rubber, partnership, responsible sourcing, rubber industry, smallholder farmers, sustainability, sustainability goals, sustainable supply chains, Tire Manufacturing, traceability, United Nations biosphere reserve, West Kalimantan
(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
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Auto Shanghai 2025, Automatic Leveling, automotive light solutions, Celsius LED driver chip, Central Light Computer, color projection, Continental, driver experience, dynamic projections, HCM Air, high-definition, Innovative Software, Jean-Francois Tarabbia, laser beam scanning, LBS, Maximilian Austerer, near-field projection, NECC, sensor fusion, Shanghai, smart mobility, thermal design, vehicle safety, Vision Zero
(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
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged aerodynamic design, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Continental, EcoContact 7, electric vehicles, EMEA, energy efficiency, EV-Compatible, global leadership, low rolling resistance, Manja Greimeier, original equipment tires, propellant, quiet performance, rolling noise, safety
(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
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Andreas Schlenke, auto motor und sport, CLEPA Innovation Award 2024, Continental, electric vehicle, German Innovation Award 2024, handling, International Design Award 2023, ISCC PLUS, Motor magazine, Nissan Leaf, performance, recycled, renewable, rolling resistance, safety, Summer Tire Test, Sustainability Award in Automotive 2025, sustainable materials, Swiss Automotive Show Innovation Award 2023, UltraContact NXT, wet braking
(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
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged 22-inch tires, Asia-Pacific, braking performance, Continental, cornering stability, dynamic handling, electric sedan, electric vehicles, high-volume manufacturers, load index, low rolling resistance, original equipment, PremiumContact 6, safety, silica rubber compound, summer tire, Zeekr, Zeekr 001
(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
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Sports, Technology
Tagged 3-3-4 Center Stud, 45mm casing, 55mm casing, Alexander Haenke, Continental, Germany, gravel tire, Grip Compound, Hanover, hookless compatibility, MTB, off-road, open tread design, puncture protection, Terra Adventure, Terra Hardpack, Terra Speed, Terra Trail, Trail Casing, tubeless-ready, XC mountain bike
(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
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Industrial, Management, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 20-inch, 24-inch, 26-inch wheels, Alexander Haenke, Continental, customization, diverse terrains, downhill, endurance, Enduro casings, Gravity range, innovative compounds, Kryptotal, maximum grip, mixed-conditions tire, MTB Product Manager, performance optimization, rolling resistance, Soft compound, SuperSoft compound, tire technology, Trail casings
(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
(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
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Germany, Industrial, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 2050, Continental, electric forklifts, Germany, Hanover, International Sustainability and Carbon Certification, intralogistics, ISCC PLUS, Klaus Framenau, Korbach, low rolling resistance, mass-balance, material handling tires, recycled materials, renewable materials, super-elastic solid tires, sustainable production, sustainable raw materials, tire plant, traceability
(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
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 25-622, 28-622, 30-622, 310 grams, 32-622, 4-ply construction, advanced tire technology, Black or Transparent Sidewall, BlackChili compound, broader group of cyclists, commuting, Continental, Continental tires, endurance category, everyday cycling, GP5000 range, Grand Prix TR, Hannah Ferle, high-performance features, hookless rim compatibility, long rides, practical durability, Product Manager for Road, puncture resistance, racing pedigree, rolling efficiency, training, tube-type format, tubeless-ready technology
(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
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged automotive industry, Bad Blankenburg, Continental, Continental Institute for Technology and Transformation, ContiTech, Employee Support, Frohburg, Geithain, Hamburg, Hanover-Vahrenwald, industry decline, job assistance, job cuts, job relocation, lignite mining, manufacturing adjustments, market changes, Moers, organizational changes, Original Equipment Solutions, Personnel changes, Philip Nelles, production closures, production relocation, Stolzenau, structural changes
(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
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged braking, carbon emissions, commercial vehicle sector, Conti EfficientPro HD5, Conti EfficientPro HS5, Continental, durability, electric mobility, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, EU Regulations, Fleet operators, fuel efficiency, handling, Hinnerk Kaiser, load index, Long-Distance Haulage, mileage, payload capacity, performance, range, retreadability, rolling resistance, safety, silica compound, stability, sustainability, tire technology, traction, tread design, vec2Sil
(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
(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
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Automotive Sector, Continental, Nikolai Setzer, Philipp von Hirschheydt
(IN BRIEF) Continental is expanding the use of recycled polyester yarn made from PET bottles in its tire production, increasing the average recycled material content by three percent across many tire lines. This innovation, driven by the company’s ContiRe.Tex technology, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Continental, INNOVATION, Jorge Almeida, recycled PET bottles, sustainability, tire production
(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced ATE SecuBrake, the first sustainably produced DOT 4 brake fluid free from hazardous materials requiring special labelling. Part of the ATE New Original line, it is designed for advanced braking systems, including those in electric … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Continental, in partnership with trinamiX, has won a CES Innovation Award for its Invisible Biometrics Sensing Display, which integrates advanced driver and passenger monitoring technologies invisibly behind an OLED screen. The display features 3D distance mapping for optimized … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Continental’s tires have excelled in European tire tests, winning 15 first-place rankings across various publications and automobile clubs. Their WinterContact series, including the TS 870 for small and midsize cars and the TS 870 P for more powerful … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged All-Season Categories, Awards, Continental, European Tire Tests, leadership, performance, safety, sustainability, WINTER
(IN BRIEF) Continental has developed an advanced electronic brake control system for the Bugatti Bolide, a 1,600-horsepower hypercar designed exclusively for the track. This system, based on Continental’s “Motorsports ABS Kit,” integrates anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Continental’s ContiTech facilities in Waltershausen and Eislingen have achieved ISCC PLUS certification, marking them as the first Continental plants in Germany to reach this sustainability standard. This certification allows Continental to integrate renewable and recycled materials into its … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Anne Windberg Baarup, Continental, Eislingen, German Plants, Germany, ISCC PLUS certification, partnership, safety, sustainability, Waltershausen
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