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Continental’s Century-Long Commitment to Sustainable Tire Retreading Reduces CO2 Emissions by 50%

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a leading tire manufacturer, has been advancing sustainability in the tire industry for over a century with its tire retreading program. They retread over a million truck and bus tires annually, saving resources and cutting costs. Research … Read the full press release

BMW’s High-Performance M 1000 XR to Feature Continental’s ContiRaceAttack 2 Street Tires

(IN BRIEF) Continental has partnered with BMW Motorrad to provide OEM approval for their ContiRaceAttack 2 Street hypersport tires on the new BMW M 1000 XR. This collaboration marks the first-time partnership between the two premium manufacturers in the hypersport … Read the full press release

Continental Partners with Synopsys to Accelerate Software Development for Software-Defined Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Continental has announced a collaboration with Synopsys aimed at expediting the development and validation of software features and applications for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). This partnership combines Synopsys’ virtual prototyping solutions for virtual Electronic Control Units (vECU) with Continental’s … Read the full press release

Continental Voted Best Tire Service Provider by WERKSTATT aktuell Readers

(IN BRIEF) Continental has received recognition as the top provider in the “Tire Services” category according to a survey conducted by the German trade magazine WERKSTATT aktuell. The survey, held for the tenth time, invited readers to identify the best … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Smart Farming at Agritechnica 2023

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a leading technology company, is showcasing its extensive product and service portfolio tailored to the agricultural sector at Agritechnica 2023. Under the theme “Our Smart Farming. For your harvest of tomorrow,” Continental presents a range of sustainable … Read the full press release

Continental Announces Streamlining Measures to Enhance Competitiveness in Automotive Sector

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a leading automotive technology company, has unveiled a series of measures aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of its Automotive sector. The company plans to simplify and streamline its business and administrative structures, targeting an annual cost reduction … Read the full press release

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