CHARLOTTE, NC (December 2, 2005) -- Continental Tire North America Inc. (CTNA) is announcing that Continental truck tires have been selected as the standard equipment specification on all Autocar Xpeditor trucks. The supplier partnership between CTNA and Autocar will provide customers the opportunity to experience a premium truck and tire combination.

Autocar's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Tom Vatter, states, "Since day one at Autocar, a key part of our strategy is to seek out the strongest component manufacturers and build a strong partnership with them. We have been very successful in doing just that. CTNA falls right into our game plan. Continental tires are a high quality product and are well respected in the industries we sell into. I believe this will strengthen the overall value of the Xpeditor."

Clif Armstrong, CTNA's Director of Original Equipment and Marketing adds, "The Continental HSU and HDL are proven to be some of the best performing tires in the industry. Pairing Autocar's advanced Xpeditor truck design with the technology driven performance of the Continental Tire lineup is truly an exciting supplier partnership that will benefit industry professionals."

HSU -- Premium Heavy Service Urban Steer Tire

The optimized tread design of Continental's HSU provides not only excellent traction but also long original tread life. The 20-ply rating provides additional customer assurance that these tires safely maximize loads at recommended inflation pressures. With a speed rating of 65mph, the HSU meets the highest speed rating in the industry. The tire's casing is enhanced with a thick under tread and an advanced stone ejection system which provides added protection against stone drilling and punctures. The robust sidewall curb rib assists in impeding damage caused by curbing, cuts and abrasions. All Continental steer tires feature the patented Visual Alignment Indicators (VAI) that increases the user's opportunity to visually identify an alignment problem before the tires are worn.

HDL -- Premium Open Shoulder Drive Tire

Continental's premium HDL has proven itself as a premier tire in the waste and concrete industries. The innovative lug angles of the HDL provides outstanding traction in all conditions, as well as even tread wear throughout the long life of the tread. The state-of-the-art stone ejection system helps safeguard against casing penetrations. A standard 16-ply casing ensures top of the line tire integrity and provides reassurance that carrying capacities can be met at optimal inflation.

Continental Tire North America, Inc. (www.continentaltire.com), based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a group company of Germany-based Continental Corporation, a leading supplier of brake systems, chassis components, vehicle electronics, tires and technical elastomers. In 2004 the corporation realized sales of EUR 12.6 billion (USD 16 billion). At present it has a worldwide workforce of more than 81,000.