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Continental Introduces Sustainable Solutions and Certificates for Fleet Operators

(IN BRIEF) Continental is offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions aimed at making fleet operations more efficient and sustainable. Fleet operators can select from a modular range of solutions, including ContiLifeCycle and ContiConnect digital tire management, as part of the … Read the full press release

Continental Expands Industrial Solutions with Acquisition of Conveyor and Maintenance Firm Vertech AB

(IN BRIEF) Continental has acquired Vertech AB, a conveyor and maintenance company located in Kiruna, Northern Sweden. Vertech AB specializes in servicing the conveyor industry in mining areas of Sweden and Norway. This acquisition is part of Continental’s strategy to … Read the full press release

Continental Announces New Head for Automotive Aftermarket Business

(IN BRIEF) Enno Straten has been named as the new head of Continental’s Automotive Aftermarket business segment, effective November 1, 2023. This segment deals with replacement and wear parts for passenger cars, including brakes, electronic components, service equipment, and batteries. … Read the full press release

Continental Bolsters Mobile Robotics Expertise with Acquisition of KINEXON’s ‘Brain’ Division

(IN BRIEF) Continental has acquired KINEXON’s specialist division for on-board operating systems used in autonomous mobile robots (AMR). This acquisition strengthens Continental’s position in the field of mobile robotics and expands its expertise in software and hardware for AMRs. The … Read the full press release

Continental Engineering Services Names Jean-Michel Verdier as New Managing Director

(IN BRIEF) Continental Engineering Services (CES) has appointed Jean-Michel Verdier as its new Managing Director, effective from September 1, 2023. Verdier, an engineering professional with extensive experience in the automotive industry, takes over from Dr. Christoph Falk-Gierlinger, who served in … Read the full press release

Continental to Showcase Innovative Smart Farming Solutions at Agritechnica 2023

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a technology company, is set to unveil its latest smart farming solutions at Agritechnica 2023, under the theme “Our Smart Farming. For your harvest of tomorrow.” These solutions include AI-based systems, autonomous mobile robot solutions, sensors, and … Read the full press release

Continental Launches AllSeasonContact 2 Tire: Enhanced Efficiency, Safety, and Driving Pleasure

(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced the AllSeasonContact 2 tire just in time for the fall tire-changing season, promising improved efficiency, safety, and driving enjoyment throughout the year. This new all-weather tire addresses the typical challenges faced by all-season tires, particularly … Read the full press release

Continental Opens State-of-the-Art Training Center in Gifhorn to Shape the Future of Work

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a global technology company, has inaugurated a new training center in Gifhorn, marking its 13th such facility in Germany since launching the Continental Institute for Technology and Transformation (CITT) in 2019. The center’s opening ceremony on September … Read the full press release

Continental Eyes Growth in Radar Sensors and Autonomous Mobility Under Dr. Ismail Dagli’s Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Ismail Dagli will take over leadership of Continental’s Autonomous Mobility business area, starting on October 1. He succeeds Frank Petznick, who will leave the company at the end of September. Dr. Dagli previously led Continental’s Smart Mobility … Read the full press release

Continental Enhances Tire Sustainability by Incorporating Recovered Carbon Black

(IN BRIEF) Continental, the tire manufacturer, has integrated recovered carbon black (rCB) into its newly produced Super Elastic solid tires at its tire plant in Korbach, Germany. This initiative reduces the use of fossil raw materials and lowers CO2 emissions. … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Expanded Printing Blanket Technology Portfolio at LabelExpo Europe 2023

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s ContiTech group sector is showcasing its expanded printing blanket technology portfolio at LabelExpo Europe 2023, which is being held in Brussels from September 11 to 14. The portfolio includes system solutions for label and packaging printing processes. … Read the full press release

Bentley Delivers First of Limited-Edition Continental GT Le Mans Collection in Europe

(IN BRIEF) The first of the 24 Bentley Continental GT Le Mans Collection models for Europe has been delivered in Dusseldorf, Germany. These limited edition Continental GT and GTC cars are handcrafted in England by Bentley’s Mulliner division, with 24 … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Conti CityPlus Tire for Enhanced Energy Efficiency and UltraContact NXT, the Most Sustainable Series Tire

(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced its new tire concept, Conti CityPlus, at IAA Mobility in Munich, featuring state-of-the-art technology that enhances tire energy efficiency by up to 10 percent. This innovation contributes to reduced CO2 emissions from combustion engine cars … Read the full press release

Continental and Google Cloud Partner to Integrate Generative AI into Vehicle Computers for Enhanced Driver Interaction

(IN BRIEF) Continental has partnered with Google Cloud to integrate generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities into vehicle computers, enabling an intuitive and natural interaction between drivers and their cars. This collaboration represents Continental’s effort to bring AI to the vehicle … Read the full press release

Continental Appoints Manja Greimeier as Head of Tires’ Original Equipment Business Area

(IN BRIEF) Continental has appointed Manja Greimeier as the Head of its Tires’ Original Equipment business area, effective from August 1, 2023. In this role, Greimeier will oversee Continental’s global original equipment business for passenger and commercial vehicles. Her predecessor, … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Software-Based Mobility Solutions and Sustainable Innovations at IAA MOBILITY 2023

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a technology company, is set to showcase its unique portfolio of software-based and sustainable mobility solutions at the IAA MOBILITY 2023 in Munich. The company’s offerings include innovative high-performance computers, solutions for digital mobility implementation, sustainable vehicle … Read the full press release

Continental Introduces Virtual ECU Creator to Accelerate Software Development for Future Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced the virtual ECU Creator (vECU Creator), a software tool that allows developers in the automotive industry to configure and run virtual cloud-based electronic control units (ECUs) to aid in the development of code for micro-controller … Read the full press release

Continental Specialty Tires Secures Third Consecutive ‘Vendor of the Year’ Award from Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas

(IN BRIEF) Continental Specialty Tires has been awarded the “Vendor of the Year” accolade by Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (MLA) for the third consecutive year. The award recognizes Continental’s exceptional commitment and operational support through MLA’s aftermarket program, Rapidparts, in the … Read the full press release

Continental Introduces ContiConnect Live for Real-Time Remote Tire Monitoring of Trailers

(IN BRIEF) Continental has introduced ContiConnect Live, a digital solution that offers real-time remote tire monitoring for trailers. The system uses tire sensor data sent to a telematics unit and can provide continuous information about tire inflation status and temperature. … Read the full press release

Continental’s UltraContact NXT: Leading the Way in Sustainable Tire Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Continental has commenced production of its most sustainable series tire, the UltraContact NXT, in Portugal. The summer tire incorporates up to 65 percent renewable, recycled, and certified materials, while maintaining excellent safety and performance. It contains bio-based silica … Read the full press release

Continental Becomes Exclusive Tire Supplier for Brabus’ Most Powerful Supercar, the Brabus 930

(IN BRIEF) Continental has been chosen as the exclusive tire supplier for the new Brabus 930, the most powerful supercar in Brabus’ lineup. The car will be equipped with Continental tires, with size 275/35 ZR 21 at the front and … Read the full press release

Continental Introduces Smart Tires to Drive Fleet Digitalization and Enhance Urban Public Transportation

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a tire manufacturer, is equipping its entire Conti Urban tire family with latest-generation sensors, making it the first manufacturer to offer a complete range of tires with sensors. The smart tires, including the Conti Urban HA3, Conti … Read the full press release

Automotive Technology Advancement: Continental’s Plug & Play Concept Empowers Vehicle Manufacturers with Flexible HPC Integration

(IN BRIEF) Continental has unveiled a new Plug & Play solution for integrating high-performance computers (HPC) into vehicles. The modular and scalable concept allows for easy replacement and upgrades of computing modules while the vehicle is in use. The system … Read the full press release

Continental’s MK 120 ESC Brake System Enhances Safety and Efficiency for Changan’s Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Continental has partnered with Changan, a Chinese car manufacturer, to supply its new generation electronic brake system, the MK 120 ESC, for series production. The MK 120 ESC offers improved efficiency, cyber security features, and over-the-air functionality. It … Read the full press release

Continental Launches Europe-Wide Roadshow to Showcase Comprehensive Tire Management Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a technology company, is launching a roadshow in May 2023 that will travel to 35 different countries in Europe, showcasing its comprehensive tire management approach. The roadshow, titled “Your Business, Our Solutions,” will feature Continental’s latest sustainable … Read the full press release

Continental’s PremiumContact 7 Tire Wins Praise from Auto Express, Tyre Reviews and Auto Bild

(IN BRIEF) Continental has launched its new PremiumContact 7 tire in time for the summer season. The new flagship tire offers increased safety on both wet and dry roads, with new adaptive tread designs for different driving situations, and individual … Read the full press release

Continental’s Global Test Sites Ready for E-Mobility with Increased Charging Capacities

(IN BRIEF) Tire manufacturer Continental is expanding the electric vehicle charging infrastructure at its three test sites in Arvidsjaur, Jeversen, and Uvalde. The expansion is part of Continental’s strategy to align its in-house development and testing capacities towards electric transportation … Read the full press release

Continental’s Changzhou plant to add 13 million m2 of high-performance composite surface materials

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a technology company, has announced the beginning of Phase III expansion of its joint venture in China with Jiangsu Changshun Group. The project will include the construction of new plant buildings, raw material warehouses, public and auxiliary … Read the full press release

Continental introduces child-presence-detection feature to its digital access system for passenger safety

(IN BRIEF) Technology company Continental has announced the addition of a Child-Presence-Detection (CPD) function to its digital access system, CoSmA, in order to further enhance passenger safety. The CPD function uses ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to detect the presence of children … Read the full press release

Continental Specialty Tyres nomina Teck Seng Chew nuovo product manager per le operazioni portuali

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Continental ha nominato Teck Seng Chew come nuovo product manager per l’attività portuale di Continental Specialty Tyres. Chew sarà responsabile dello sviluppo del piano strategico del business delle operazioni portuali e riporterà a Federico Jimenez, responsabile del … Read the full press release

Continental Specialty Tires names Teck Seng Chew as new product manager for port operation business

(IN BRIEF) Continental has appointed Teck Seng Chew as the new product manager for the port operation business in Continental Specialty Tires. Chew will be responsible for developing the strategic plan of the port operation business and will report to … Read the full press release

Continental and HERE Technologies to power IVECO commercial vehicles in the EU with Intelligent Speed Assistance and fuel-saving functions

(IN BRIEF) Continental and HERE Technologies will provide Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) and fuel-saving functions to all commercial vehicles produced by IVECO in the EU market from 2023 onwards. The solution will be delivered through Continental’s eHorizon platform that aggregates … Read the full press release

Continental’s new tire management solution enables individual tracking of each tire

(IN BRIEF) Continental has unveiled its advanced package for the recently upgraded ContiConnect 2.0 tire management solution, enabling tire monitoring with customized tools and asset management. The Advanced package includes additional data recording features, including tread depth and tire condition, … Read the full press release

Infineon’s microcontroller technology to power Continental’s new vehicle architecture

(IN BRIEF) Continental and Infineon Technologies are collaborating to develop a more efficient and organized electrics/electronics architecture for the automotive industry. The new architecture features central high-performance computers (HPC) and a few powerful Zone Control Units (ZCU), replacing up to … Read the full press release

Consortium allemand, dirigé par Infineon, pour construire une plate-forme de supercalcul automobile

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Infineon dirige un consortium de 30 partenaires de recherche dans le développement d’une plate-forme de supercalcul automobile pour les futurs véhicules hautement automatisés. Le projet de recherche, appelé Mannheim-CeCaS, étudiera le développement d’une plate-forme informatique centrale holistique … Read the full press release

German consortium, led by Infineon, to build automotive supercomputing platform

(IN BRIEF) Infineon is leading a consortium of 30 research partners in the development of an automotive supercomputing platform for future highly-automated vehicles. The research project, called Mannheim-CeCaS, will investigate the development of a holistic central computing platform to provide … Read the full press release

Continental rejoint le projet de l’industrie du pneu du Conseil mondial des entreprises pour le développement durable

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Continental est devenu le quatrième coprésident du Tire Industry Project (TIP), un forum mondial qui aborde les questions de durabilité dans l’industrie du pneu. L’attention de TIP couvre toutes les phases du cycle de vie des pneus, … Read the full press release

Continental Joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s Tire Industry Project

(IN BRIEF) Continental has become the fourth co-chair of the Tire Industry Project (TIP), a global forum that addresses sustainability issues in the tire industry. TIP’s focus covers all phases of the tire lifecycle, including procurement of raw materials, manufacturing, … Read the full press release

AI-Powered Full-Stack Hardware and Software Solutions for Assisted and Automated Driving Unveiled by Continental and Ambarella

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, Germany, SANTA CLARA, CA, United States, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR: CON), a German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company, and edge AI semiconductor company Ambarella have announced a strategic partnership at CES 2023. The partnership will … Read the full press release

Continental et Ambarella dévoilent des solutions matérielles et logicielles complètes alimentées par l’IA pour la conduite assistée et automatisée

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) FRANKFURT, Germany, SANTA CLARA, CA, United States, 5-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR: CON), une multinationale allemande de fabrication de pièces automobiles et la société de semi-conducteurs d’IA de pointe Ambarella ont annoncé un partenariat stratégique au … Read the full press release