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ContiSoccerWorld in new design.

ContiSoccerWorld now available in four languages ...

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.

(Source: Draft ADAC)

Exacting demands - but much still remains to be clarified

Discussions about the planned EU tyre label continue.

Custom-made for Porsche

The new Panamera - getting up to speed with tyres from Hanover.

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.

Continental Deplores Forced Entry into Sarreguemines Plant and Confirms Meeting

Occupation of French tire plant terminated / return to normal production

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.

Touring Club Schweiz runs comparative test of tyre concepts

"All-season tyres are a poor compromise"

‘Transparent tires’

Continental tests tires using modern computed tomography

French court affirms legality of procedural action:

Continental Management Welcomes the Decision Handed Down by the High Court of Sarreguemines

Auto Zeitung magazine tests 4x4 tires

ContiCrossContact UHP awarded best in test for off-road tires

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.

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

Fast Car Award

Continental has won a coveted award from the UK’s no1 modified car magazine, Fast Car.

Don't be confused

Tyres last a long time - and the guarantee starts with the purchase from the trade

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).

Continental Moves to Adjust to Persistently Weak Tire Markets in Europe

Overcapacities of about 15 million passenger and 1.7 million commercial vehicle tires.

Summer tyre test for the Golf VI

AutoBild: ContiPremiumContact 2 test winner - very good in all safety aspects

Test results published

Continental tyres are 'highly recommended' by motoring associations and the Stiftung Warentest

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.

Sporty flagship from Cologne to be launched exclusively with tyres from Hanover

Continental to equip the new Ford Focus RS with sports tyres.

Personnel changes

Nikolai Setzer takes over as temporary head of Continental's tyre division.

Results of a tire test carried out by the British magazine ‘Autocar’ reveal

‘staggering’ differences between quality and budget tires

Marathon trip promotes environmental protection

Natural gas eco-tour uses tires and a navigation system made by Continental.

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.

Promising co-operation

First Continental service center opened by national distributor Nasco Automotive in Amman, Jordan.

Continental at the Essen Motor Show

Peak performance for tuning fans.

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.

International test magazines confirm conflicting goals in car tire development

Focusing solely on optimised rolling resistance is detrimental to wet braking.

The first snow could fall any day now

It's time to put on the winter tyres.

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 ...

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.

A success in modern tire development

Continental's winter tyres do not lag behind summer tyres at all in terms of rolling resistance

Winter tire test results 2008:

Once Again, Continental Products “Highly Recommended”.

Nikolai Setzer

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.

Antitrust authorities give the go-ahead

Continental Takes Over Finnish Spike Manufacture TIKKA Entirely

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.

What does 205/55 R 16 91 V actually mean?

Brief explanation of information on the tyre sidewall

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.

Turkish antitrust authorities have given green light

Continental has Acquired 89.66 Percent of Oltas SPA.

Broad-based partnership with research institutions

Tyre manufacturer Continental in co-operation with universities

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.

Wider margin of safety by adapting tires and ESC

Continental: Significantly shorter braking distances possible.

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.

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.

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.

Another record-breaking drive on Continental tyres

Tuner 9ff Porsche GT 9 sprints to 409 km/h

Continental to strengthen their winter tire production

Passenger and Light Truck Tire division expands its position in Scandinavia and Russia

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.

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

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

Production tires successful at Nürburgring

Continental Team Performs Well in 24-Hour Race.

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™

Continental at REIFEN 2008 in Essen

Top-class technology for cars, SUVs and MPVs.

Sport tyres take to the racetrack

ContiSportContact 3: from the road to the racetrack.

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.

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.

Fleet award goes to Hanover for the eighth time in a row

Continental tyres most popular with fleet operators.

Test results from specialist publications and TÜV SÜD prove

Continental tyres are the best for wet braking.

From compacts through to the full-size category

The Continental Summer Tire Range 2008.

Continental tyres achieve success in trade magazines

AutoBild and auto motor und sport test new summer tyres.

Solutions for SUVs and crossovers

Continental 4x4 Tires Approved for Speeds of Up to 300 km/h.

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

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.

Trade journal tests tyre sealant systems

ContiComfortKit test winner of the auto motor und sport trade journal

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

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.

New products contribute nearly 50 percent to passenger tire sale.

Market coverage close to target of 80 percent.

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.

Fit your winter tyres right!

Drivers who fit their own winter tires should ensure that they follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Continental wins much coveted award from Design Center Stuttgart

ContiSportContact 3 high-tech tyres combines safety with design excellence.

Cooperation between Continental and AutoBild sportscars magazine:

This year’s Nardò high-speed event another record-breaker!

Press conference on UEFA EURO 2008™ in Zurich:

Official Sponsor presents package of promotional measures

Tire experts issue warning

Planned EU requirements for tires would reduce road traffic safety.

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.

Continental Presents Its Modern Face

Layout and Design of the Internet website was revised - thus improving the user-friendliness.

Good characteristics in the wet required for best possible safety reserves

Mileage performance should not be top criterion for winter tyres.

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.

Continental Builds Tire Plant in China

Continental invests approx. EUR150 million in Hefei - Production start slated for 2010 - Capacity of 4 million tires

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.

Comprehensive range for all demands

Winter Tires for Compact and Mid-Size Cars, Sedans, SUV and Sports Cars

IAA 2007 - See what´s driving the future

Continental Tires for All Cars, SUVs and Vans

© BMW

BMW approves Continental winter tyres

Continental gains further approvals for tyres with runflat characteristics

© VOLKSWAGEN

A safe bet for the environment

On VW Golf Blue Motion as Well, Continental Tires Ensure Low Rolling Resistance

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

Swiss court reinforces importance of safety in road traffic

Insufficient tyre tread depth can cost you your driving licence

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.

Look before you leave

Check your caravan tyres carefully before you go off on holiday.

Safety comes at a price

Continental warns against bargain tyres on the Internet.

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.

Customised rubber designs

Continental special production tyres for concept vehicles

The false economy of continuing to use low-tread tyres

Aquaplaning risk increased by worn tyres

First car summer tyre entered in the Guinness Book of Records

ContiSportContact Vmax is the world's fastest standard production tyre.

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.

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.

Watch out at the car wash!

High-pressure washers can 'rip' your tyres!

From the high-speed oval circuit to noise readings

40 years of the Contidrom - the evolution of a test track

A positive interim result for endorsement advertising

Good teamwork between Continental and German national goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand

Copyright: Ford

Continental equips new Ford Mondeo and Transit SportVan

The Mondeo, Ford's new flagship, is to be fitted with Continental tyres.

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,
© DaimlerChrysler

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.

One in three Cars has insufficient tire pressure

Checking the tire pressure enhances safety, saves on fuel and reduces CO2 emissions

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

Addition to Continental's motorcycle tire division

On 1st March 2007, Marcus Klass joined Continental's motorcycle tire division.

Summer tires achieve good ratings in tests

Car tires manufactured by the Continental Corporation for all segments are rated 'highly recommended' or 'recommended'.

Continental revolutionises the tyre market

Continental's innovative off-road tyre adapts to operational conditions

EU environment guideline implemented early

Continental tires well below future pollutant level in test

Online games platform bridges the time to UEFA EURO 2008™

Attractive games to play plus tickets to be won on

Dr. Andreas Esser

Continental Remains Tracked for Success with Carmakers

Wide-ranging product portfolio for passenger car original equipment

Continental launches the Vanco 2

New tire for heavier MPVs and light vans

Continental at Geneva International Motor Show 2007

Continental AG is on hand in Geneva with its divisions Automotive Systems, Passenger Tires and ContiTech.

Ticket competitions and exclusive background info

Continental's dedicated website follows the UEFA U21 European Championship 2007 and UEFA EURO 2008™

Copyright: BMW

Yet another Original Equipment success

SAV/SUV tires from Continental with runflat capabilities

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

Top marks for safety and quality

Summer tires from Continental come top in tests run by the ADAC, ÖAMTC, TCS and Stiftung Warentest

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.

Continental Hard at Work on CO2 Reduction

Continental AG is hard at work developing products that will reduce traffic-related CO2 emissions.

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

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

Contract extended for a further two years until after UEFA EURO 2008™

National goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand to continue promoting Continental car tires until 2008

Continental at the Essen Motor Show

The most spectacular fair around customized cars in Germany and on the continent is opening on December 1st .

New world record attempts on Continental high-speed tyres

Co-operation between Continental and the magazine 'AutoBild sportscars'

Engineering education not keeping pace with globalization

Unprecedented study shows action required - Continental AG expands international network of universities.

"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.

Important news for drivers regarding amendment to German "StVO"

Trade journals release winter tire test findings – Continental winter tires "highly recommended"

Pre-holiday check

Many motorists are unsure about the traffic regulations at home and abroad

Tires Suffering Under Tropical Heat Wave

Tiremaker Turning Out Winter Tires in the Sweltering Heat

Test results confirm it

Continental tyres have the lowest PAH values

Award for ContiSupportRing

Continental's runflat system wins an award at the 'Stahl-Innovationspreis 2006'

Prestigious order

Continental tyres give the Audi Q7 its grip

On the way to the matches

Special Continental touring coaches head for the FIFA World Cup 2006™

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

New tyre for mobile homes

The VancoCamper for greater load capacity and mileage performance.

Continental continues to expand its range of summer tires

New ContiSportContact 3 provides better grip for braking and handling

Large assortment for SUVs and crossovers

Continental 4x4 tires for high grip on asphalt and in off-road terrain

The new ContiGardeningContact

Continental has a special tyre available for garden enthusiasts.

Launched in Geneva

Shorter braking distances, further enhanced handling characteristics and improved driving safety when wet are main benefits of the ContiSportContact 3.

Continental at Geneva Motor Show 2006

Press kit of the divisions Automotive Systems and Continental Passenger and Light Truck Tires.

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.

Winter tyres continue their successful course

Continental - sales of winter tyres worldwide up by eleven per cent

International football sponsorship to continue

Continental AG becomes Official Sponsor of UEFA EURO 2008™ in Austria and Switzerland

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.

Personnel update

Alexander Lührs is the new head of Tyre PR at Continental

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

Snow and cold weather are on the way

A timely reminder to fit winter tyres

Giving sports cars extra grip

Continental tyres for new Ford Focus ST

Enhanced prominence on the internet

Continental presents Media Welcome Service & Excursions for the 2006 FIFA World Cup™

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.

Special production tyres for the concept car Ford iosis

Concept tyres from Continental at the IAA

Promotion in co-operation with Shell Deutschland Oil GmbH

Continental to provide 2006 FIFA World Cup™ tickets for Shell internet auctions

Dr. Andreas Esser

Market leader in the European Original Equipment tyre business

One in four new cars is fitted with Continental tyres

Successful dress rehearsal for Continental AG

FIFA Confederations Cup 2005 is an unqualified success in the run-up to the 2006 FIFA World CupTM

Tyres from Continental in high demand

ContiChampionContact tyres stolen from factory premises in Korbach

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

Continental's continued success in the Original Equipment sector:

The Toyota Aygo is fitted with
ContiEcoContact 3

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ContiAirTime: Attention all truckers!

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