-Institute, Germany, brings together leaders from the automotive, chemical, and energy sectors. The move aligns with Mercedes Benz’s commitment to responsible resource use and its strategic focus on “Resource Use & Circular Economy.” Partnering with companies such as BASF, Covestro, Michelin, Continental, and WWF, the brand is developing innovative solutions for a carbon-based circular economy. Pilot projects are planned for 2026, exploring...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/08

Continental supplies EcoContact 6 Q tires for Mercedes-Benz’s GLE and GLS SUVs 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 special rubber compound reduces energy absorpti...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

AUMOVIO sells drum brake production and R&D site in Cairo Montenotte, Italy, to Mutares 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 Mutares’ Automotive & Mobility segment. The d...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

ociation of Automotive Manufacturers to promote Intra-African trade and investment in the continent’s automotive sector. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the recently concluded Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria. The MoU will enable AAAM to leverage Afreximbank’s continental reach and trade-promotion mandate. It will help to develop regional value chains, provide auto-focused financing, and improve automotive p...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/24

AUMOVIO makes official debut on Frankfurt Stock Exchange 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 billion. AUMOVIO is a leading global provider of hardware and software solu...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Busworld Europe 2025: Continental to unveil Conti Urban HA 5 NXT city electric bus tire 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. By reducing rolling resistance by 25%, it i...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/18

Continental supplies CrossContact RX tires for Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV e-SUVs Continental AG (Continental) announced that it will supply its CrossContact RX tires as original equipment for General Motors’ electric SUVs, the Cadillac OPTIQ and Chevrolet Equinox EV, in 20- and 21-inch sizes across multiple countries. The all-weather touring tire features ContiSeal technology, which can seal punctures up to 6 mm in diameter, allowi...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/16

Continental becomes first tire manufacturer to use LANXESS’ sustainable rubber additive Continental AG (Continental) has become the first tire manufacturer to use the new Vulkanox HS Scopeblue rubber additive from LANXESS. This is a more sustainable, ISCC PLUS-certified version of the proven additive Vulkanox HS (TMQ). The additive product protects rubber compounds during vulcanization from influences such as oxygen and heat. It improves the t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

Continental increases use of renewable and recycled materials in tire production Continental AG (Continental) announced that it aims to increase the share of renewable and recycled materials used in its tire production from 26% in 2024 to 28-29% in 2025, with a goal of at least 40% by 2030. The company’s key focus is on synthetic rubber made from used cooking oil and other recycled or renewable sources, as well as circular resins that enhance t...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/11

IAA Mobility 2025: AUMOVIO to reveal mirrorless 3D head-up display Continental’s Automotive group sector, under its new brand name AUMOVIO, will unveil a highly compact 3D head-up display (HUD) at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany. The 3D HUD reduces installation space by up to 50% compared with conventional HUDs while enhancing depth perception, field of view, and the spatial impression of augmented reality (AR) content on the windshield. U...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

Continental invests in pyrolysis technology to recover raw materials from waste rubber Continental AG (Continental)’s ContiTech group sector has acquired an exclusive patent family for a new pyrolysis-based thermal purification process and commissioned a pilot facility to produce purified pyrolysis oil. The pyrolysis technology enables the industrial-scale recycling of complex rubber compounds, recovering high-quality raw materials from waste r...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Continental supplies tires as OE for third-generation Dacia Duster SUV Continental AG (Continental) has supplied the EcoContact 6 Q, AllSeasonContact, and CrossContact RX tires as original equipment (OE) for the third generation Dacia Duster SUV. These tire lines are approved in 16-, 17- and 18-inch sizes in multiple countries. The EcoContact 6 Q is an energy-efficient summer tire, ideal for hybrid vehicles. Its advanced compound reduces wear, wh...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

VicOne joins Elektrobit’s Product Compatibility Program to enhance SDV cybersecurity Elektrobit Automotive GmbH (Elektrobit), a subsidiary of Continental AG, announced that VicOne has joined its Product Compatibility Program, strengthening cybersecurity in the software-defined vehicle (SDV) era. VicOne’s automotive grade xCarbon has been validated for EB corbos Linux, enabling seamless and secure integration across SDV architectures. This col...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Continental sells ContiTech’s Original Equipment Solutions business to Regent Continental AG (Continental) announced the sale of its ContiTech business area Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) to Regent L.P., a U.S.-based privately owned industrial holding company with global operations. The divestment is part of the ContiTech group sector’s strategy to sharpen its focus on industrial customers, in line with Continental’s broader plan to es...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Continental’s co-pace and Foresight’s Eye-Net partner to enhance road safety systems Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Foresight)’s subsidiary, Eye-Net Mobile Ltd. (Eye-Net), has signed a proof of concept (POC) agreement with co-pace GmbH (co-pace), the startup-up subsidiary of Continental AG (Continental). The project will assess the feasibility of improving Continental’s road safety systems by integrating Eye-Net’s proprietary vehi...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

ter its competitor, GWM, inaugurated its Iracemápolis (SP) plant, starting with 18 suppliers and aiming for 60% localization by 2026. BYD also presented a list of direct and indirect supply needs, including bumpers, batteries, and tires, promising to share the inventory with industry associations. Continental Tires, already operating in Camaçari, was confirmed as the first officially approved supplier. (AutoIndústria on August 19, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Continental introduces aContact tires for autonomous vehicles Continental AG (Continental) has unveiled the aContact, an original equipment tire line designed for autonomous vehicle fleets such as robotaxis, shuttles, delivery services, and self-driving private cars. The first aContact tires will soon be on public roads in U.S. cities such as Las Vegas and San Francisco. The tires emphasize safety, durability, and energy efficiency. The company...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

t INR 209,000. It is powered by an all-new 350 Alpha2 liquid-cooled engine delivering 29 PS and 30 Nm, paired with a first-in-segment 6-speed gearbox and assist and slipper clutch. It has a 12.5-litre tank and offers a rated range of 350+ km. Braking and handling hardware features dual-channel ABS (Continental), 320 mm front and 240 mm rear discs, telescopic front suspension, dual rear shocks, a 795 mm seat height, and optimised ground clearance....

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

Government of India approves four new semiconductor projects On August 12, 2025, the Union Cabinet of India approved 4 additional semiconductor manufacturing projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) with a combined outlay of INR 46 billion. Proposed by SiCSem, Continental Device India (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions (3DGS), and Advanced System in Package (ASIP) Technologies, the projects are expected to create 2,034 direct skilled jobs. Od...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

’s Tata Group, with two landmark automotive acquisitions in Europe—first with Jaguar Land Rover in 2008, and now IVECO in 2025. It also signals a shift in global Truck market dynamics, as Asian players move from regional dominance to global consolidation. The implications are far-reaching: cross-continental technology transfer, access to EU markets, and potentially new alliances in alternative powertrains are now all firmly on the horizon. (G...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08