Press Releases
of the Continental Corporation
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Awareness of eco-friendly hybrid drives on the rise.
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Continental Develops AutoLinQ™ – Infotainment and Internet Services.
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Die Division Interior der Automotive Group des internationalen Automobilzulieferers Continental arbeitet daher im Rahmen des deutschen Forschungsprojekts AKTIV zusammen mit der Ford-Forschung und der PTV AG an einem neuen Kommunikationsprotokoll.
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Camera-based Adaptive Highbeam Assist, engine management with integrated stop-start function, multi-contour active seat control: Every division of this international automotive supplier is involved in the new Mercedes E-Class.
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Citation for “courage to be frank during an economic downturn".
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Agreement between all parties involved signed today
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(Hanover, June 2009) Continental has just secured further approvals for its winter tyres. Ultra-sporty cars, as well as compact and subcompact models will be driving this winter on tyres made by the European market leader.
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With Continental's AutoLinQ solution, drivers and passengers will be “Always On” and able to connect to what matters in their life. AutoLinQ is an open architecture capable of leveraging the Android Market Place as well as other Internet ecosystems.
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Next meeting on June 5.
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BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH, Continental AG, Daimler AG, Infineon Technologies AG and Robert Bosch GmbH announced that they have formed the “Radar on Chip for Cars” (RoCC) technology ...
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On May 27, Continental and Daimler AG received the prestigious Professor Ferdinand Porsche Prize.
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An overall solution remains common goal
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Eight Formula Student teams meeting at Continental’s Korbach plant
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Next meeting is scheduled at the beginning of next week
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Package solution makes good use of political instruments in the labor market and opens up prospects for the future
 (Source: Draft ADAC)
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Discussions about the planned EU tyre label continue.
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Continental systems reduce maintenance costs.
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Joint Work Group to Foster Discussion Regarding Continental’s Clairoix Plant
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Meeting in Hanover in order to re-launch dialogue with French employee representatives
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Andreas Gerstenberger Named Executive Vice President at ContiTrade, Europe – Bill Caldwell Named Vice President Marketing & Sales in the U.S.
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Occupation of French tire plant terminated / return to normal production
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This morning Continental is continuing its talks with the management of MAG with the objective of jointly defining the terms of a possible takeover proposal for the Clairoix plant.
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"All-season tyres are a poor compromise"
 Continental and ZF are developing a hybrid drive with lithium-ion batteries for trucks and buses.
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ZF Friedrichshafen AG, the automotive supplier, and Continental have concluded an agreement on the cooperation in the fields of the development and production of commercial vehicle hybrid drives.
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Consolidated sales follow market trend.
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Continental Management Welcomes the Decision Handed Down by the High Court of Sarreguemines
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Under the slogan "Focus on Driving Safety", the Chassis & Safety Division of Continenal AG has presented its latest technologies, market opportunities and scalability of safer mobility to the German trade press on April 21.
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Continental, the international automotive supplier, aims to contribute to further reductions in the number of accidents and the injuries they cause by introducing scalable safety technologies and by interlinking safety relevant components and functions.
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Continental, the international automotive supplier, has developed a second generation of its central control unit, the Chassis and Safety Controller. This second generation includes triaxial inertial sensors and a microcontroller architecture with redundant core memory.
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The intelligent AFFP® accelerator pedal launched by the international automotive supplier Continental is a new technology that does more than just helping to prevent accidents.
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ContiCrossContact UHP awarded best in test for off-road tires
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Tests Prove: Cheap Imports from Asia Jeopardize Safety.
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Cooperation makes better purchasing conditions possible and creates a stronger supplier network.
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Continental manager Dr. Jorge Lacayo-Pineda awarded honorary professorship.
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“Global Engineering Excellence” initiative again honored internationally.
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Continuously adjusting the illumination range of the vehicle headlamps to the traffic situation and the immediate surroundings produces safety benefits – Continental's digital video camera controls the system
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ESC for all passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, driver assistance systems for trucks and tire pressure monitoring systems for cars will become mandatory
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Company respects the law and collective bargaining agreements and keeps its promises
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Overcapacities of about 15 million passenger and 1.7 million commercial vehicle tires.
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AutoBild: ContiPremiumContact 2 test winner - very good in all safety aspects
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First major contract for an European vehicle platform: turbocharger production to start in 2011
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Car makers in two continents rely on Continental and Microsoft and their next generation in-vehicle multimedia systems - North America series...
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Continental tyres are 'highly recommended' by motoring associations and the Stiftung Warentest
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Continental wins 'Auto Zeitung' tyre test and is voted readers' favourite.
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Adjusted EBIT of €1,837.3 million / 7.6% margin.
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Continental to equip the new Ford Focus RS with sports tyres.
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02/17/2009 - Anti-lock braking system prevents falls due to excessive braking force – accidents resulting in falls double the risk of fatal injuries
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Nikolai Setzer takes over as temporary head of Continental's tyre division.
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He will coordinate the research and development activities of Continental in Romania at a national level – in the locations Timisoara, Sibiu and Iasi.
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‘staggering’ differences between quality and budget tires
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Tomorrow’s cars look around the corner and far ahead...
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Natural gas eco-tour uses tires and a navigation system made by Continental.
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Dr. Alan Hippe will leave the company prematurely as of February 28, 2009.
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Enthusiastic response from banks: nearly 100% give consent
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ADAC honors joint project with Daimler for the first German hybrid car.
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Greater safety and almost 50 percent reduction of water usage with Fluidic water nozzles.
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New business unit MENENA is addressing new markets with PLT and CVT tyres.
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Continental develops winter tires with ample grip for better ground adhesion.
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About 80 percent of 133,610 employees participated in anonymous in-company employee survey.
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Upon implementation of the closing, all sections of the investment agreement officially take force
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First Continental service center opened by national distributor Nasco Automotive in Amman, Jordan.
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DC/DC converter keeps up electric onboard network voltage during cranking.
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Executive Board is irritated about apparent violation of the spirit of investment agreement with Schaeffler Group
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Executive Board continues to focus on reduction of debt
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An airbag system employing new crash impact sound sensing technology, …
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eCall implementation could save approximately 2,500 lives in Europe each year.
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How do sensors warn drivers of icy roads? In future Continental will also rely on car-2-car communication to warn of black ice.
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Automotive supplier Warns Against Consumer-Unfriendly Implementation.
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Chinese Set on More Environmentally Friendly Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
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Focusing solely on optimised rolling resistance is detrimental to wet braking.
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The scalable power pack consisting of control electronics and an electric motor expands possibilities.
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The Chassis Controller from Continental can integrate all electronic chassis and safety systems together.
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Modular technology from …
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Continental’s “AquaBuOY” converts waves into energy.
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As planned, the net indebtedness will reduce.
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What your car has on underneath is also important in winter
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Corporation donates €100,000 for “Doctors Without Borders”
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On 13 October 2008 - the 2. European Road Safety Day - our ContiWinterRoadshow 2008 took place on our proving ground Contidrom in the north of Hanover. The topics have mainly been focussed on safety ...
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First factory investment of Continental’s PLT Division in China.
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Continental's winter tyres do not lag behind summer tyres at all in terms of rolling resistance
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Three functions are now combined in a single camera – this integrative approach.
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Continental has worked hand-in-hand with Volkswagen to design ...
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International automotive supplier invests in expansion plan of its Philippines’ plant in Calamba.
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Experts forecast: “Driver assistance systems in commercial vehicles are the new growth market.”.
 Lithium-Ion Event 2008
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Continental, the international automotive supplier, is the world's first manufacturer to start series production of lithium-ion batteries to be used in hybrid drive cars.
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Knowledge of alternative drive systems has risen in the past two years.
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Here you will find all press releases and information regarding the 62nd IAA Commercial Vehicles.
 Nikolai Setzer
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Nikolai Setzer assumes management of the replacement tire market for Europe and Africa, and Karlheinz Evertz takes over the worldwide original equipment business.
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Continental presents concept for eHorizon control unit during IAA Commercial Vehicles 2008 in Hanover.
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The right ingredients for a safe car: It’s always what’s in it that counts.
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Continental Takes Over Finnish Spike Manufacture TIKKA Entirely
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Senior high school classes can win a day with a top manager at their school.
 Automechanika 2008
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Continental will be presenting at Automechanika 2008 in Frankfurt.
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Automotive supplier adapts outlook in response to the worsening economic environment
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Continental lauds EU efforts to mandate tire pressure monitoring systems for all new cars and trucks.
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Brief explanation of information on the tyre sidewall
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With intelligent controls for air conditioning systems, Continental is making sure that the occupants of all seats in a car feel great.
 Continental Safety Days - Berlin 2008
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Continental, the international automotive supplier, presents driving safety as a topic for journalists writing both for women readers and the ...
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Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology awards 1st prize for the nationally unique online platform.
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Eco-friendly battery to begin series production in 2009 in Mercedes luxury sedan.
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Continental AG books a sponsorship package through Sportfive for the qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa.
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Continental has Acquired 89.66 Percent of Oltas SPA.
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Tyre manufacturer Continental in co-operation with universities
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Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Offer Tremendous Potential in UK
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Over 2,000 applications from Metro Hanover alone
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Dr. Alan Hippe appointed Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board
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Continental develops unique safety technology for fewer accidents.
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Accelerator Force Feedback Pedal reaches market production for the first time – aims at significantly reducing the number of accidents.
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Continental showing off highlights from five divisions at the 62nd IAA Commercial Vehicles - New tires and ...
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Five divisions of the corporation equip the new Dacia Sandero with tires, electronic control units, sensor systems, piping and infotainment.
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Continental presents attractive alternatives to employees as part of integration and restructuring processes.
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Huge demand for heavy-duty high-tech materials for life rafts.
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Continental: Significantly shorter braking distances possible.
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Continental Acquires 89.66 Percent of Turkish Exclusive Tire Distributor Oltas SPA.
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Continental AG has reached its most important targets and is now looking forward to the 2010 FIFA World Cup 2010™ in South Africa.
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The facility will be the new headquarters of Continental India - High-tech technology being ...
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Continental: Prices for passenger and light truck tyres in Europe must be increased by five percent as of 1 October.
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Over a third of those surveyed can imagine having a car with hybrid drive.
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Calipers and actuation units for the whole market in Asia - Continental’s first worldwide plant covering the...
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Numerous studies demonstrated the live saving capabilities of ESC – In addition to ESC Continental is taking...
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Tuner 9ff Porsche GT 9 sprints to 409 km/h
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Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Gaining Recognition Worldwide
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Tips from the experts for safe holiday driving
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No effect on VDO financing
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Hydraulic brake systems: the essence of rapid and safe braking.
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No admission charged
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Passenger and Light Truck Tire division expands its position in Scandinavia and Russia
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Via this DVD Continental is informing about the activities regarding the sponsorship of UEFA EURO 2008™
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Munich communications expert: A major media event for the whole family
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Prize for research collaboration shared between Continental and the Institute for Applied Research (IAF) at Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences.
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Continental is fitting UEFA EURO 2008™ team buses and its own shuttles with reliably safe premium tyres.
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Positive economic conditions lift university graduates’ career optimism to the high-est level for the past 5 years, but lessens willingness towards flexibility and mobility.
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Prize for research collaboration shared between Continental and the Institute for Applied Research (IAF) at Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences.
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Focus on next generation of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid drives.
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Continental inaugurates new office and logistics building.
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The Supervisory Board accepted the request by William L. Kozyra, Deputy Member, that he be granted early release from his contract.