Recent Press Releases
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Work Group Agrees on Redundancy Package for 1,120 Employees at Continental Plant in Clairoix
Agreement between all parties involved signed today
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Continental gets further vehicle manufacturer approvals for its winter tyres
(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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Negotiations of Continental Clairoix Joint Working Group Making Gradual Progress
An overall solution remains common goal
 (Source: Draft ADAC)
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Exacting demands - but much still remains to be clarified
Discussions about the planned EU tyre label continue.
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Personnel changes in Continental AG`s PLT Tire Business Unit The Americas
Andreas Gerstenberger Named Executive Vice President at ContiTrade, Europe – Bill Caldwell Named Vice President Marketing & Sales in the U.S.
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Continental Deplores Forced Entry into Sarreguemines Plant and Confirms Meeting
Occupation of French tire plant terminated / return to normal production
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Continental Open to a Takeover Proposal by MAG
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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Touring Club Schweiz runs comparative test of tyre concepts
"All-season tyres are a poor compromise"
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French court affirms legality of procedural action:
Continental Management Welcomes the Decision Handed Down by the High Court of Sarreguemines
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ContiSportContact 3 wins test
Continental's summer tyre came first overall in the comparative test run by the leading motoring magazine 'sport auto', published by Motorpresse Stuttgart.
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Meeting with Christine Lagarde, Minister of Economy, Industry and Employment in France
Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann and Nikolai Setzer gave background information to the project about the planned discontinuation of the passenger tire plant in Clairoix, France
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Fast Car Award
Continental has won a coveted award from the UK’s no1 modified car magazine, Fast Car.
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Don't be confused
Tyres last a long time - and the guarantee starts with the purchase from the trade
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Continental's 4x4 tyres are test winners
The ContiCrossContact UHP came top in this year's 4x4 summer tyre test run by the German specialist magazine 'AutoBild Allrad' (issue 4/2009).
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Continental Moves to Adjust to Persistently Weak Tire Markets in Europe
Overcapacities of about 15 million passenger and 1.7 million commercial vehicle tires.
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Summer tyre test for the Golf VI
AutoBild: ContiPremiumContact 2 test winner - very good in all safety aspects
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Test results published
Continental tyres are 'highly recommended' by motoring associations and the Stiftung Warentest
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Voted the top brand for 2008 and No. 1 in the summer tyre test
Continental wins 'Auto Zeitung' tyre test and is voted readers' favourite.
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Sporty flagship from Cologne to be launched exclusively with tyres from Hanover
Continental to equip the new Ford Focus RS with sports tyres.
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Results of a tire test carried out by the British magazine ‘Autocar’ reveal
‘staggering’ differences between quality and budget tires
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Marathon trip promotes environmental protection
Natural gas eco-tour uses tires and a navigation system made by Continental.
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Continental partners with Emirates for Universal Tyres LLC as official tyre distributor.
New business unit MENENA is addressing new markets with PLT and CVT tyres.
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Promising co-operation
First Continental service center opened by national distributor Nasco Automotive in Amman, Jordan.
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A concrete proposal for a tire labelling system has now been put forward
From 2012, a European tire label should increase the quota of safe, fuel-efficient and quiet tires.
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International test magazines confirm conflicting goals in car tire development
Focusing solely on optimised rolling resistance is detrimental to wet braking.
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ContiWinterRoadshow 2008
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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Continental Land Opening Ceremony for New Tire Plant in Hefei, China
Continental, one of the top five global leading automotive suppliers, has convened the land opening ceremony for its new plant in Hefei on October 10, 2008.
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A success in modern tire development
Continental's winter tyres do not lag behind summer tyres at all in terms of rolling resistance
 Nikolai Setzer
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Personnel changes in Continental AG’s Passenger and Light Truck Tires Division
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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Antitrust authorities give the go-ahead
Continental Takes Over Finnish Spike Manufacture TIKKA Entirely
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Continental: Mandatory Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Would Save Billions
At the international level, various bodies are currently discussing whether and how it would be possible and justifiable to mandate electronic tire pressure monitoring systems for all new cars and trucks.
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Perimeter advertising at over 170 qualification matches around Europe
Continental AG books a sponsorship package through Sportfive for the qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa.
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Turkish antitrust authorities have given green light
Continental has Acquired 89.66 Percent of Oltas SPA.
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Broad-based partnership with research institutions
Tyre manufacturer Continental in co-operation with universities
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Jan Frodeno sprints to a gold medal on Continental tyres in a dream time of 108 minutes
Gold medal winner Jan Frodeno rode on Continental racing bike tyres for his triumphant triathlon journey through Beijing.
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Wider margin of safety by adapting tires and ESC
Continental: Significantly shorter braking distances possible.
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Sales structures for passenger car and commercial vehicle tire brands to be expanded
Continental Acquires 89.66 Percent of Turkish Exclusive Tire Distributor Oltas SPA.
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A positive balance from sponsoring UEFA EURO 2008™
Continental AG has reached its most important targets and is now looking forward to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa.
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Rising raw material costs make further price correction unavoidable
Continental: Prices for passenger and light truck tyres in Europe must be increased by five percent as of 1 October.
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Continental to strengthen their winter tire production
Passenger and Light Truck Tire division expands its position in Scandinavia and Russia
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Official sponsor and exclusive tyre partner is committed to safety
Continental is fitting UEFA EURO 2008™ team buses and its own shuttles with reliably safe premium tyres.
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Multmedia DVD "Our road to Vienna" is now available
Via this DVD Continental is informing about the activities regarding the sponsorship of UEFA EURO 2008™
 Tyre factory in Korbach
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Continental manufactures 85 million Passenger an Light Truck Tyres a year in Europe
Europe’s largest passenger tyre manufacturer, with two factories in Germany and a total of eight factories across Europe
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Leading automotive supplier continues marketing strategy for passenger and light truck tires
Continental AG becomes Official Sponsor and exclusive tyre partner of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
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Preparations are underway for a presence in the fan zones at all eight venues
As an Official Sponsor, Continental will be entertaining football fans at the UEFA EURO 2008™ with interactive football offers.
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The Best Balance between Safety and Environmental Compatibility Properties
Continental brands win in an ACE tyre test focussing on wet braking, rolling resistance and price.
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Fleet award goes to Hanover for the eighth time in a row
Continental tyres most popular with fleet operators.
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Test results from specialist publications and TÜV SÜD prove
Continental tyres are the best for wet braking.
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Continental tyres achieve success in trade magazines
AutoBild and auto motor und sport test new summer tyres.
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Rising commodity costs necessitate price adjustment
Continental announces 3.5 to 5 percent price increase throughout Europe for its summer and winter passenger and light truck tyres by 01 June 2008
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Continental delivers record earnings again
Continental increased its consolidated sales (pro forma in the old structure according to preliminary figures) by 7.2% to €15,960.1 million.
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Trade journal tests tyre sealant systems
ContiComfortKit test winner of the auto motor und sport trade journal
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Go to the 76th International Geneva Motor Show 2008 and come away a winner
As Official Sponsor of UEFA EURO 2008™, Continental Raffling Off Four Tickets for Group-Phase Matches Each Day
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Continental Concept Tyre on Land Rover LRX
With the Land Rover LRX study, the British 4x4 specialist is presenting its vision of all-terrain cars of the future.
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New products contribute nearly 50 percent to passenger tire sale.
Market coverage close to target of 80 percent.
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New Passat CC Launched with Self-Sealing Tyres from Continental
The new Passat CC four-door leaves the plant equipped with self-sealing Continental tyres.
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Fit your winter tyres right!
Drivers who fit their own winter tires should ensure that they follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Continental wins much coveted award from Design Center Stuttgart
ContiSportContact 3 high-tech tyres combines safety with design excellence.
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Cooperation between Continental and AutoBild sportscars magazine:
This year’s Nardò high-speed event another record-breaker!
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Press conference on UEFA EURO 2008™ in Zurich:
Official Sponsor presents package of promotional measures
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Continental Matador invests at least €25 million in car tire production
Continental AG has acquired a majority interest in the Slovak company Continental Matador Rubber s.r.o.
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Continental Presents Its Modern Face
Layout and Design of the Internet website was revised - thus improving the user-friendliness.
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Good characteristics in the wet required for best possible safety reserves
Mileage performance should not be top criterion for winter tyres.
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Strong growth in sales and earnings after nine months.
Continental AG reports strong third quarter and increases share capital to ensure consistent implementation of financing concept for Siemens VDO acquisition
 Niedersachsens Ministerpräsident Christian Wulff (mitte) nahm an der feierlichen Zeremony zum ersten Spatenstich teil.
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Continental Builds Tire Plant in China
Continental invests approx. EUR150 million in Hefei - Production start slated for 2010 - Capacity of 4 million tires
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Continental's New Shanghai Tire Distribution Center Goes into Operation
Continental and the logistics cooperation Penske / Honold have set the Regional Distribution Center into operation.
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Comprehensive range for all demands
Winter Tires for Compact and Mid-Size Cars, Sedans, SUV and Sports Cars
 © BMW
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BMW approves Continental winter tyres
Continental gains further approvals for tyres with runflat characteristics
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A safe bet for the environment
On VW Golf Blue Motion as Well, Continental Tires Ensure Low Rolling Resistance
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Visit IAA Passenger Cars 2007 and win
An Official Sponsor of UEFA EURO 2008™, Continental to Draw Winners for Four Tickets to Group Phase Matches Every Day
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Swiss court reinforces importance of safety in road traffic
Insufficient tyre tread depth can cost you your driving licence
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New Fiat 500 to be fitted with Continental tyres
Fiat has given the Original Equipment approval for all tyres sizes for the new model Fiat 500.
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New speed record on ContiSportContact Vmax
Tuning specialist mtm establishes new speed record of 393 km/h with Audi TT Bimoto fitted with ContiSportContact Vmax.
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First car summer tyre entered in the Guinness Book of Records
ContiSportContact Vmax is the world's fastest standard production tyre.
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Staff news
Dr. Andreas Esser heads Continental Replacement Business Asia Passenger Car / Light Truck and Truck Tires, Nikolai Setzer is new head of Original Equipment Passenger Car / Light Truck Tires.
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EU Gives Go-Ahead for Majority Holding in Matador
The EU Commission has given Continental AG the go-ahead for a majority holding in the Matador Group’s operations.
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From the high-speed oval circuit to noise readings
40 years of the Contidrom - the evolution of a test track
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A positive interim result for endorsement advertising
Good teamwork between Continental and German national goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand
 Copyright: Ford
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Continental equips new Ford Mondeo and Transit SportVan
The Mondeo, Ford's new flagship, is to be fitted with Continental tyres.
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The new Fiat Bravo comes fitted with Continental tyres
Approval of Continental's current summer tyres as Original Equipment for the new Fiat Bravo.
 Image: Mercedes-Benz C-Class Avantgarde,
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Continental extends supplying OE summer tires to DaimlerChrysler
In the wake of new OE releases, Continental is equipping further top-class cars at DaimlerChrysler with summer tires.
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One in three Cars has insufficient tire pressure
Checking the tire pressure enhances safety, saves on fuel and reduces CO2 emissions
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Continental to Acquire 51 Percent of Matador Rubber Group
Continental is set to acquire a 51 percent stake in the Matador Group, subject to approval of antitrust authorities.
 Marcus Klass
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Addition to Continental's motorcycle tire division
On 1st March 2007, Marcus Klass joined Continental's motorcycle tire division.
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Summer tires achieve good ratings in tests
Car tires manufactured by the Continental Corporation for all segments are rated 'highly recommended' or 'recommended'.
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Continental revolutionises the tyre market
Continental's innovative off-road tyre adapts to operational conditions
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EU environment guideline implemented early
Continental tires well below future pollutant level in test
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Online games platform bridges the time to UEFA EURO 2008™
Attractive games to play plus tickets to be won on
 Dr. Andreas Esser
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Continental Remains Tracked for Success with Carmakers
Wide-ranging product portfolio for passenger car original equipment
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Continental - Now with Expanded Range of Premium Summer Tires
From compacts through to high-end cars
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Continental at Geneva International Motor Show 2007
Continental AG is on hand in Geneva with its divisions Automotive Systems, Passenger Tires and ContiTech.
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Ticket competitions and exclusive background info
Continental's dedicated website follows the UEFA U21 European Championship 2007 and UEFA EURO 2008™
 Copyright: BMW
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Yet another Original Equipment success
SAV/SUV tires from Continental with runflat capabilities
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Intelligent Continental System optimizes ABS control and ESC
A sensor module, not co-located with valve and rim, transmits tire data into the vehicle. Series production possible in 2008.
 ContiPremiumContact 2
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Top marks for safety and quality
Summer tires from Continental come top in tests run by the ADAC, ÖAMTC, TCS and Stiftung Warentest
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Continental Writes New Chapter in Success Story
In 2006, Continental AG was outperforming the prior year's record figures for sales and earnings for the fifth time in a row.
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Continental Hard at Work on CO2 Reduction
Continental AG is hard at work developing products that will reduce traffic-related CO2 emissions.
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Prizes to be won at the 77th Geneva International Motor Show in 2007
As an Official Sponsor Continental will raffle four tickets for a group phase match of UEFA EURO 2008™ every day
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Continental's global sales of winter tires rise to 19.1 million in 2006
Winter tire market leader achieves fifth consecutive record result. Confident approach to 2007
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Contract extended for a further two years until after UEFA EURO 2008™
National goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand to continue promoting Continental car tires until 2008
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Continental at the Essen Motor Show
The most spectacular fair around customized cars in Germany and on the continent is opening on December 1st .
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New world record attempts on Continental high-speed tyres
Co-operation between Continental and the magazine 'AutoBild sportscars'
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Engineering education not keeping pace with globalization
Unprecedented study shows action required - Continental AG expands international network of universities.
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"Global Engineering Excellence" initiative: All Round Safety
Tires play a vital role with regards to skidding, braking distance, and performance on wet or slippery roads.
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Important news for drivers regarding amendment to German "StVO"
Trade journals release winter tire test findings – Continental winter tires "highly recommended"
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Award for ContiSupportRing
Continental's runflat system wins an award at the 'Stahl-Innovationspreis 2006'
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The world’s top football players travel in comfort and safety
All 2006 FIFA World Cup™ team vehicles to be equipped with Continental coach tyres
 VancoCamper
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New tyre for mobile homes
The VancoCamper for greater load capacity and mileage performance.
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Continental continues to expand its range of summer tires
New ContiSportContact 3 provides better grip for braking and handling
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Large assortment for SUVs and crossovers
Continental 4x4 tires for high grip on asphalt and in off-road terrain
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Launched in Geneva
Shorter braking distances, further enhanced handling characteristics and improved driving safety when wet are main benefits of the ContiSportContact 3.
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Continental at Geneva Motor Show 2006
Press kit of the divisions Automotive Systems and Continental Passenger and Light Truck Tires.
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Visit the 76th International Geneva Motor Show 2006 and win
Continental holds daily drawings for four FIFA World Cup 2006™ tickets to the group match England – Sweden.
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Winter tyres continue their successful course
Continental - sales of winter tyres worldwide up by eleven per cent
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International football sponsorship to continue
Continental AG becomes Official Sponsor of UEFA EURO 2008™ in Austria and Switzerland
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Win tickets for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™!
Competition with more than 5,000 tickets as prizes to run in Germany, UK, France, Holland, Italy and Poland.
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The world will be focusing on football, Leipzig and Lothar
Continental to run a welcome campaign in parallel to the Final Draw for the 2006 FIFA World Cup GermanyTM
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Enhanced prominence on the internet
Continental presents Media Welcome Service & Excursions for the 2006 FIFA World Cup™
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Continental at the IAA
At the IAA 2005, Continental AG is focusing on its core capabilities as a chassis and tire specialist while promoting its motto, "Dynamics, Safety, Comfort". Find here the electronic press kit.
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Promotion in co-operation with Shell Deutschland Oil GmbH
Continental to provide 2006 FIFA World Cup™ tickets for Shell internet auctions
 Dr. Andreas Esser
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Market leader in the European Original Equipment tyre business
One in four new cars is fitted with Continental tyres
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Successful dress rehearsal for Continental AG
FIFA Confederations Cup 2005 is an unqualified success in the run-up to the 2006 FIFA World CupTM
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Tyres from Continental in high demand
ContiChampionContact tyres stolen from factory premises in Korbach
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Visit the IAA 2005 and win tickets
Two tickets for the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ to be won in Continental's prize draw in Frankfurt every day
 Toyota Aygo
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Continental's continued success in the Original Equipment sector:
The Toyota Aygo is fitted with
ContiEcoContact 3