Recent Press Releases
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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
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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
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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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Staff news - Continental beefs up tire press team
Ansgar Wilkendorf Oversees the International Market Organizations for Passenger and Light Truck Tires
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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
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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™
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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