AUMOVIO officially launches in Thailand, showcases autonomous and advanced mobility solutions On April 1, 2026, AUMOVIO (Thailand) Co., Ltd. officially announced its launch as an independent automotive technology company. Founded in September 2025 as a spin-off from Continental’s automotive division, the European company focuses on developing intelligent, connected, and software-driven vehicle technologies. Its Thailand operations aim to streng...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

ts automotive parts and other product production capacity in South Korea. From 2026 through 2030, the South Korean company plans to invest KRW 75 billion (JPY 8.25 billion) to build a precision plastic parts plant.  Founded in 2008, Samkwang Wintech has built a global supply chain as a supplier to Continental and Hyundai Mobis. It has also been registered as a tier 1 supplier to Tesla Inc. and Renault S.A. in 2025. (From a press release on March...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

n additional THB 10 billion to support new vehicle development, manufacturing upgrades, and export capabilities. Export destinations include Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Brazil, and Australia. GWM also stated that its vehicles use auto parts manufactured in Thailand by leading suppliers, including Continental, Goodyear, Robert Bosch, NHK Spring Thailand, Summit Group, and Saint-Gobain. In addition, several companies within GWM’s ecosystem, inc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Continental provides OE fitment tires for new smart #5 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 Continental‘s newly developed silent pattern tread design, which reduces rolli...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Continental phases out coal and heavy fuel oil at all tire production sites worldwide 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 such as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and na...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/04

high-throughput AI processing, Cortex-X for agentic AI cabin and peak performance, Cortex-A for drive-by-wire, lidars, redundancy, and general compute, Cortex-R for real-time safety-critical systems, and Cortex-M for low-power subsystem management.  Tensor’s partner network includes Autoliv, ZF, Continental, NVIDIA, AMD, Qualcomm, Samsung, and Oracle. (Tensor Auto release on February 26, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

African Union approves Rules of Origin (RoO) for automotive products under AfCFTA Framework On February 17, the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) announced that the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government approved the Rules of Origin (RoO) for automotive products under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Framework. This long-awaited decision lays the foundation for...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/19

ts may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail. The recall involves 456,287 vehicles in the U.S. The two suppliers of the suspect modules that were listed in U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) documents were the Grand Haven Stamping Plant in Holland, Michigan and Continental Automotive Guadalajara headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Suspect modules are listed under no fewer than 12 part numbers.Stellantis ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

AUMOVIO Engineering Solutions unveils hybrid HIM solutions for sports and luxury vehicle cockpits 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 engineering, premium surface materials, a...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

Continental completes sale of ContiTech’s Original Equipment Solutions business to Regent 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 produces hose lines and bearing elements fo...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

AUMOVIO selected to supply safety and brake systems for Leapmotor’s B and C platforms 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-volume C platform SUV models, such as the...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/04

Bentley unveils fourth-generation Continental GT S and GTC S with new hybrid V8 engine On January 29, Bentley Motors launched the fourth-generation Continental GT S and GTC S, inspired by the limited-edition Supersports. These new models use the latest hybrid powertrain and performance technology from the Continental GT Speed. The new S models are powered by 4.0-litre crossplane V8 engine, which generates output of 680 PS and 930 Nm of torque, i....

News  Updated at: 2026/01/30

Continental supplies tires as OE for new Audi A6 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, precise handling with strong grip and short braking distances on both dry and wet roads....

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

AUMOVIO to cut up to 4,000 R&D jobs worldwide by 2026 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, Singapore, Romania, Serbia, Germany, and Mexico. In Germany, job reductions are exp...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

Continental provides updates on planned ContiTech sale for 2026 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 Original Equipment Solutions (OESL) business area to close in Q1/2...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23

On-site coverage: Aumovio presents post-spin-off strategy at CES 2026 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 Hirschheydt, North America President and CEO Aruna Anand, and...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

CES 2026: AUMOVIO and 4screen showcase in-car digital services AUMOVIO SE (formerly the Automotive sector of Continental) announced that 4screen showcased its technologies as part of the AUMOVIO booth at CES 2026. 4screen demonstrated how digital services can be delivered into vehicles within AUMOVIO’s in-car HMI. Its technologies connect drivers, OEMs, and brands through real-time interactions directly on the car screen. Leveraging dynamic veh...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

CES 2026: AUMOVIO, AWS partner on AI-driven development of autonomous vehicles AUMOVIO SE (formerly the Automotive sector of Continental) announced a strategic agreement with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) at CES 2026 to accelerate the development of safer, smarter self-driving vehicles. AWS will become AUMOVIO's preferred cloud provider for autonomous driving development. The collaboration integrates AWS’s cloud infrastructure with agentic a...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09

CES 2026: AUMOVIO unveils latest version of central vehicle computer powered by NXP’s S32N79 processor AUMOVIO SE (formerly the Automotive sector of Continental) introduced the latest generation of its vehicle control high-performance computer (HPC) powered by NXP’s new S32N79 processor series at CES 2026. The version consolidates various vehicle domains, such as chassis, motion and body, onto a single platform and delivers a safe, modular co...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09

y for electric vehicles (EVs) to realize stable high output. However, there are supply chain risks since a high percentage of rare earths are made in China. Automotive motors use rare earths to maintain high magnetic force at high temperatures under load. Germany-based Aumovio SE (formerly known as Continental Automotive AG) has unveiled its patented “eRTS” precise motor temperature measurement technology at the CES 2026. The company has also...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/09