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

On March 10, Continental announced that it is supplying Continental EcoContact 7 tires in sizes 255/45 R20 and 255/40 R21 as standard for the new smart #5. Both versions of the premium summer tire are approved for speeds up to 240 km/h and feature the XL marking for increased load capacity.
The tire also features Con

Continental AG (Continental) has eliminated the use of coal and heavy fuel oil across its global tire production network.
Since January 2026, all 19 plants have switched to alternative energy sources for steam generation and heating, including biomass, biogas, electricity from renewable sources, and alternative fuels

AUMOVIO Engineering Solutions (Continental automotive group sector) has developed customized advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI) features for sports cars, luxury vehicles, and bespoke projects across automotive and related sectors.
The solutions combine advanced display systems with high-quality mechanical enginee

Continental AG (Continental) has completed the sale of its ContiTech business area, Original Equipment Solutions (OESL), to Regent L.P.
The sale agreement was signed and announced on August 27, 2025, as part of the ContiTech group sector’s strategy to sharpen its focus on industrial customers.
OESL develops and produ

AUMOVIO SE (formerly the Automotive division of Continental) has been selected to supply a range of safety technologies for Leapmotor’s B and C platforms in China. Supplied systems include long-range radar, airbag control unit (ACU), electric parking brakes, integrated brake systems, and crash satellite sensors.
High

Continental AG (Continental) will provide its summer tires as original equipment (OE) for the new Audi A6. Audi has approved 2 options for its premium mid-size model: the SportContact 7 and EcoContact 6 Q. For winter driving, the WinterContact TS 870 P has also been approved.
The SportContact 7 delivers sporty, preci

AUMOVIO SE (formerly the Automotive division of Continental) announced plans to reduce up to 4,000 positions globally by 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen the competitiveness of its research and development (R&D) activities in a challenging market environment.
The reductions will affect locations in India, Singa

Continental AG (Continental) announced that it is progressing with the planned 2026 sale of its ContiTech group sector. Internal preparations are complete, the market outreach phase has concluded, and the structured sales process is set to begin in January 2026.
The company also expects the divestment of ContiTech’s

Aumovio hosted an exclusive media tour at its booth during CES 2026 on January 6, 2026, outlining the company’s strategy and future direction following its spin-off from Continental. The event marked Aumovio’s first appearance at a trade show as an independent company and featured presentations by CEO Philipp von Hir