Continental's booth, where experts from all the divisions have explained the newest technologies, was located in hall 5.1, booth A 16. During the IAA,Conti was holding a prize draw every day, giving participants the chance each time to win two admission tickets for one of the "Final Sixteen" matches in the 2006 FIFA World CupTM. The draw was open to anyone visiting the IAA and was held at 3p.m. every day of the exhibition. Celebrity football players like Continental brand ambassador and German goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand as well as several players from Eintracht Frankfurt and Hannover 96, whose partner and top sponsor is Continental, German national player Steffi Jones from 1. FFC Frankfurt and Jens Keller, who supported Contiental as football expert and moderator, were encouraging visitors to try their luck.

Here you can find picture galleries from our daily expert talks in combination with a lottery of two tickets for a final-sixteen match at the 2006 FIFA World CupTM...

Here you can find an interview (in German only) with our head of winter tire development Dr. Burkhard Wies regarding tire technology, which was created during the IAA 2005 by auto-managerTV ...

Press releases Continental Tires:

• Special production tyres for the concept car Ford iosis: Concept tyres from Continental at the IAA

• Tickets for the 2006 FIFA World CupTM to be won in Continental's prizedraw in Frankfurt: Visit the IAA 2005 and win tickets

• The ContiChampionContact car tire is on its way: Special version for the FIFA World CupTM

• The New ContiWinterContact TS 800: Tailor-made winter tires for the compact category

• Winter Tires for Mid-Size and Luxury Class Cars and 4x4 SUVs - With SSR Runflat Technology: Comprehensive range for all requirements

• Runflat Systems For Sports Cars, Sedans and Vans: ContiSuppurtRing and Continental SSR

• Continental - Premium Summer Tires For All Passenger Cars: Product range covers every possible requirement

• Continental 4x4 Tires For High Grip on Asphalt and in Off-Road Terrain: Large assortment for SUVs and crossovers

• Vanco Tires From Continental: Summer and winter tires for vans, mobile homes and transport vehicles

• ContiComfortKit Ensures Mobility: Sealant system from Continental

Press releases Continental Automotive Systems:

• Adaptive Cruise Control now also Controls Speed and Distance in Stop-and-go Traffic including complete stoppage

• The Car that Avoids Accidents and Related Injuries Can Now Look Forwards, Backwards and Sideways: Active and passive safety measures are becoming increasingly integrated

• Race-style Gearshifts plus Lower Fuel Consumption: Double-clutch Transmission Control Units

• Easy Starting on Hills, Safe Parking - the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) has Many Advantages: The comfortable safety system from Continental Automotive Systems has successfully established itself in the market

• Continental Automotive Systems` newly Developed Rear-wheel Steering Increases Safety and Comfort: Vehicle with four-wheel steering illustrates potential of networked chassis management systems (Global Chassis Control) for optimized handling

• Fast Body Level Changes Match Dynamic Situation or Application: Continental Automotive Systems is adding a new generation of compressors to its range of electronically controlled air suspension systems

• Rear-axle Air Suspension Makes Vans and Minivans Safer at an Attractive Price: Continental Automotive Systems offers electronically controlled air suspension package for the rear axle

• Sliding Doors and Trunk Lids Close Automatically - While the Key Never Leaves Your Pocket Continental Automotive Systems is entering the market for keyless entry and electric locking systems

• What Level of Grip Does the Road Surface Offer and How Fast Can You Take the Next Corner? Continental Automotive Systems has developed some new additions to the intelligent car

Press releases ContiTech:

• Combined Expertise for Materials and Systems From ContiTech: ContiTech broadens development responsibility in automotive engineering

• Clean - Hose Lines for Particulate Filters: Special hose line from ContiTech Fluid Technology

• Heatable Hose Line for SCR Technology: ContiTech Fluid Technology's SCR hose line module soon to be available for cars, too

• Automotive Hose Lines - One-Stop Supplier: ContiTech Fluid Technology provides solutions for the full range of media lowsin vehicles

• Timing Belts that Last for the Life of the Engine: ContiTech develops innovations for pump injector and oval sprocket technology

• Comfort with no Compromises on Safety: Adaptive and active chassis mounts from ContiTech Vibration Control

• The Specialist for Fuel Diaphragms: ContiTech diaphragms are highly demanded elastic all-rounders

• New Concepts for Vehicle Interiors: Benecke-Kaliko makes driving more comfortable

Possibilities for starting a career at Continental

The Continental human resources sector will also be represented at the booth. Human resources managers from the divisions will field questions regarding getting started and careers at Continental. There will be a job wall with a wide variety of positions currently open at all major locations. The human resources team is rounding off their contribution to the booth with a series of lectures on interesting topics, with different subjects being presented each day. You can find the detailed program under Jobs and Careers.

• Jobs and Carrers