Continental AG (Continental) has developed a concept tire based on its EcoContact 7 production tire for Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency concept vehicle.
The concept tire achieves a rolling resistance of 4.9 kilograms per metric ton, around 25% below the threshold for the EU tire label’s highest class A rating. It hel

Continental AG (Continental)’s EcoContact 7 S tires have received original-equipment (OE) approval from Volvo for the fully electric EX60 in sizes 235/55 R20 for the front axle and 255/50 R20 for the rear axle. Both versions feature an integrated rim protector (FR). 
The EcoContact 7 S is a sporty summer tire designe

Continental AG (Continental) announced that its SportContact 7 and new SportContact 7 Force tires have received original-equipment (OE) approvals from Porsche for the Panamera G3 II in 21-inch sizes.
The SportContact 7 is a summer tire that provides excellent grip and short braking distances on both dry and wet roads

On September 29, QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, and neueHCT, an intelligent driving company, announced that a major German automaker has selected neueHCT’s QNX-powered HCT Luna high-performance smart camera solution for a global passenger vehicle platform to be launched in China.
The program will be the first

Continental AG (Continental) announced that it will add more than 650 new ultra-high-performance (UHP) tire sizes by the end of 2027 for both original equipment (OE) and replacement markets.
The plan aims to meet increasing demand for high-performance tires for larger, heavier, and more powerful vehicles, as well as

Continental AG (Continental) announced that its EcoContact 6 Q summer tire has received the original equipment approvals from Audi for the new Audi Q3 compact SUV in 18- to 20-inch sizes.
The EcoContact 6 Q is designed for low rolling resistance, helping to lower fuel consumption. The tire also provides low rolling n

Continental AG (Continental) announced that its EcoContact 7 summer tire has received original equipment (OE) approval for the new Volkswagen ID. Polo in 17- and 18-inch sizes.
The EcoContact 7 is designed for low rolling resistance and high mileage. Its Aerodimple structure also reduces air turbulence behind the tir

Horizon Continental Technology Shanghai Co., Ltd. (neueHCT), an intelligent driving technology joint venture between Continental AG and Horizon Robotics, Inc., announced that its HCT Luna High-Performance Smart Camera Solution, based on the Horizon Journey 6B computing platform, has won a global passenger vehicle pla

Continental AG (Continental) has developed a concept tire containing around 43% recycled materials as part of the EU-funded ZEvRA (Zero Emission Electric Vehicles Enabled by Harmonized Circularity) project.
The concept tire uses recycled materials, including recycled tall oil, steel, rubber from end-of-life tires, po

On July 28, Continental AG (Continental) announced that it has received original equipment approval for the all-electric Skoda Elroq. The Continental EcoContact 7 tire in size 235/50 R20 has been approved for the front axle and size 255/45 R20 for the rear axle. “R20” indicates tires designed for 20-inch rims.
Both v

Continental AG (Continental) announced plans to build its first company-owned wind farm in Twistetal, near its tire plant in Korbach, Germany, with an investment in the mid-double-digit million-euro range. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026, with commissioning planned for approximately a year and a half later

On July 4, Continental announced the sale of its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for EUR 4.0 billion. The sale of its industrial business is the final step in Continental’s realignment. Lone Star is a leading investment firm with its principal office in London, UK. Lone Star Funds will take

AUMOVIO SE, an independent company spun off from Continental's Automotive group sector, announced that it has signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with Shenzhen Yitoa Intelligent Control Co., Ltd. Under a collaborative model combining “customized chip development and system integration”, the two companies will i

Continental AG (Continental) announced that it has been selected as an original equipment (OE) supplier for the new all-electric Nissan N7, which will come factory-fitted with EcoContact 7 tires in the 19-inch size.
The EcoContact 7 tire features a new rubber compound, Smart Energy Casing technology, and an aerodynam

Continental AG (Continental) has equipped the new all-electric Renault Twingo with its EcoContact 7 tires as exclusive original equipment (OE) in 18-inch size worldwide.
The tire has earned top ratings on the EU tire label for energy efficiency and rolling noise. It features a new rubber compound and Smart Energy Cas

Continental AG (Continental) has partnered with Renault Group to develop a customized EcoContact 7 tire, designed to help enhance the range and efficiency of Renault Group’s electric vehicles (EVs).
As a technical partner of Renault Group’s Garage Futurama development and innovation platform, Continental combined a s

neueHCT, an intelligent driving technology joint venture between Continental AG and Horizon Robotics, announced that it is exhibiting its full range of physical AI products at the 2026 (28th) Chongqing International Auto Exhibition (Auto Chongqing 2026) in China, showcasing a product portfolio covering automotive int

Announced on May 22, 2026, Continental inaugurated the expansion of its tire manufacturing plant in Rayong, Thailand. The project represents an investment of over EUR 300 million (approximately THB 13 billion) and increases annual capacity by 3 million passenger car and light truck tires.
The project also introduces

Continental AG (Continental)’s ContiTech group sector has reached an agreement with employee representatives on workforce reduction measures for Germany related to the cost saving program announced in November 2025. The agreement also includes targeted investments to enhance the competitiveness of German sites.
Conti

Continental AG (Continental) has supplied its tires as original equipment (OE) for the new T-Roc, Volkswagen’s compact SUV, in sizes ranging from 16 to 19 inches.
The approved tire models include the EcoContact 7, EcoContact 7 S, WinterContact TS 870 P for colder seasons, and AllSeasonContact 2 as an all-season optio