Continental AG (Continental) has been re-elected as co-chair of the Tire Industry Project (TIP) for the period from 2026 to 2029.
TIP is the global tire industry's leading forum for sustainability issues. It encompasses all phases of the tire lifecycle, from raw material procurement to manufacturing and use, and thro

Multiple media sources reported that AUMOVIO SE (Formerly the Automotive group sector of Continental) will cut 641 jobs at its three locations in Romania by the end of 2026.
As part of its global strategy to optimize operations and shift R&D investments towards advanced technologies, the plan affects 288 positions in

On December 4, Continental announced that Renault approved Continental’s EcoContact 7 tires (16- and 18-inch sizes) for new Renault Clio in 16- and 18-inch sizes worldwide. In both sizes, the tire has earned top ratings on the EU tire label for fuel efficiency and rolling noise. 
The tire has a new rubber compound an

AUMOVIO SE (Formerly the Automotive group sector of Continental) announced that it will present a new AI-powered camera system at CES 2026. The new system is designed to improve image quality in challenging lighting and weather conditions, such as rain, darkness, and fog, enhancing road safety.
It is based on proven

On November 17, the National Company for the Marketing and Distribution of Petroleum Products, NAFTAL, signed a strategic partnership contract with Continental to import 1 million tire units in Algeria. It will import 150,000 units before the end of the current year and 350,000 units during the first quarter of 2026.

Continental AG (Continental)’s ContiTech group sector has planned to implement additional global measures to align its structure with a changing market environment and achieve a competitive cost level.
The decision is due to ContiTech’s key markets and regions continuing to underperform and its cost structure remaini

Continental AG (Continental) has supplied its PremiumContact C tires as original equipment for the Hyundai IONIQ 9 all-electric SUV. The tire size adopted is 285/45R21 113V XL FR.
The tire is designed for use during the warm season on heavy SUVs and crossover vehicles. It features an innovative tread with adaptive si

Continental AG (Continental) has decided to discontinue operations at its Aldora Mills textile manufacturing plant in Barnesville, Georgia (U.S.), by the end of 2026.
The decision aims to safeguard the company’s profitability, competitiveness, and business performance in the Americas region amid ongoing changes in gl

Continental AG (Continental) has intensified its efforts to reduce tire wear through innovative technologies, intensive research, and active participation in industry initiatives.
An Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club (ADAC) analysis of 160 tested products shows that Continental’s tires abrade 11% fewer material th

Continental AG (Continental) announced that its ContiTech group sector will convert most of its polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-based products to INEOS Inovyn's CO2-optimized NEOVYNT PVC.
The new PVC formulation will be used in a wide range of Continental products from food hoses to vehicle interiors, including surface mate

Continental AG (Continental) announced that Porsche has approved Continental’s SportContact 6, CrossContact RX, and WinterContact TS 860 S tires for the Macan all-electric SUV in 20- to 22-inch sizes in multiple countries.
The SportContact 6, part of the ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) segment, delivers exception

On November 3, it was reported that ContiTech México, a division of Continental, inaugurated a new plant in the Vesta Industrial Park in southern Aguascalientes with a MXN 90 million investment.
The project will strengthen the production of rubber and steel hydraulic hoses for industrial applications and initially cr

AUMOVIO SE (AUMOVIO), formerly the Automotive group sector of Continental, announced a USD 110 million investment to expand its New Braunfels manufacturing plant in Texas, U.S. The expansion aims to increase production capacity for North American customer projects in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
The pro

On October 2, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA completed the acquisition of AUMOVIO’s drum brake production and R&D location in Cairo Montenotte (Italy). As part of the share deal, Mutares has taken over all employees and business activities. The transaction strengthens Mutares’ Automotive & Mobility segment as a new platform i

Continental AG (Continental) has provided its EcoContact 6 Q tires as original equipment for both Mercedes-Benz’s GLE and GLS SUVs. The tires are available in several sizes ranging from 20 to 23 inches across multiple countries.
The EcoContact 6 Q has been developed to deliver energy-efficient and quiet driving. Its

AUMOVIO SE (AUMOVIO), formerly the Automotive group sector of Continental, has completed the sale of its hydraulic drum brake production and R&D site in Cairo Montenotte, Savona, Italy, to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA.
Signed on June 18, 2025, the transaction includes all employees and business activities, strengthening Mut

AUMOVIO SE (AUMOVIO) announced that its Qualification Laboratories (QL) department in Romania, originally serving the company’s internal departments, now offers testing services to external clients across the automotive, naval (radar), and aerospace industries.
Located in Iași, Sibiu, and Timișoara (Romania), the lab

On September 18, 2025, AUMOVIO SE (AUMOVIO), formerly the Automotive group sector of Continental AG, successfully launched as an independent company, beginning trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “AMV0”. Shares opened at EUR 35.00, giving the company a market capitalization of EUR 3.5 bill

Continental AG (Continental) announced that it will present the new Conti Urban HA 5 NXT, along with other solutions for buses and vans, at Busworld Europe, in Brussels, Belgium, from October 4 to 9, 2025.
The Conti Urban HA 5 NXT contains up to 60% renewable, recycled, and ISCC PLUS mass-balance-certified materials.