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

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