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Winter tires for coaches increase safety

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0100

Greater safety and ride comfort thanks to closed rib design

ContiTireNews

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:30:00 +0100

Safe on the road in winter with truck, coach and bus

Esser becomes manager of Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0100

Experienced Continental manager to take over

Continental HSR2 and HTR2

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0200

Higher load rating and volume-trailer dimensions

Jan Bollmann boosts ContiLifeCycle team

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0200

Tire-based economic mobility no longer ends with the purchase and use of a new tire. ContiLifeCycle.

140 Years of Continental

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0200

On October 8, 2011, Continental will be celebrating its 140th anniversary.

New CV winter tire sizes

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0200

Fully set up for the next winter season

New “Tire Check” uses international network

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0200

Results flow directly into research and development.

Conti360° Fleet Services now available in Hungary

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0200

Over the past year, the Conti360° Fleet Services package for truck tires has established itself in eight European core markets.

Continental Plans Major Ramp-Up Of India

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:00:00 +0200

Production of bias truck and bus tires (TBX) grows beyond half a million units already this year

Commercial vehicle tires get more expensive

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:00:00 +0200

The price increase applies to all brands and the whole CV tire product range.

New CV tire sizes from Continental

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:00:00 +0200

HTL2 and HTR2 carrying the weight in bulk transport

Continental Acquires Modi Tire Business

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:30:00 +0200

Strengthened presence in India with local production and distribution of bias and radial tires

Conti360° Fleet Services now available in Austria

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:00:00 +0200

Positive result following one year of Conti360° in Europe.

Continental HD Hybrid multifunction tire

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:00:00 +0200

A complete product for all-rounders

New commercial vehicle tires from Continental

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:00:00 +0200

Specialists for demanding distribution jobs

Conti360° Fleet Services expand EU fleet consulting services

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:00:00 +0200

Custom consulting services secure economic success

Continental Wants to Acquire Modi Tire Business

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0200

International automotive supplier and tire producer intends an important step in India

2011 Tire of the Year in Spain

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0100

The prestigious prize, which is awarded since 2000, went to Continental for the fourth time.

Raise of price

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0100

Natural rubber price increased fourfold in two years

Continental Tire the Americas

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Verdopplung der Produktionskapazität des Werks in den nächsten fünf Jahren

Change in PR department at

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0100

Christiane Pfeiffer takes over from Udo Brandes / Brandes entering retirement.

Continental to increase prices for commercial vehicle tires

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:00:00 +0100

The international automotive supplier and tire manufacturer is thus reacting to the constantly rising price of natural rubber.

M+S tires now required for transit through Germany

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:00:00 +0100

New regulation in Germany requires M+S tires on the drive axle when there is snow, ice and slippery frost.

Wide-base tires from Continental

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Continental introduced a first all-position tire for the NAFTA region.

Price for natural rubber reaches all-time high

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:00:00 +0200

This price rise places enormous price pressure on commercial vehicle tires.

Sales activities have been started before two years

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:00:00 +0200

200.000 Truck Tires made in Russia for Russian Market

Tire advice at the touch of a button

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0200

Continental has developed an innovative “Tire Finder” specifically for commercial vehicles.

Breakdown assistance guarantees mobility

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0200

At the start of September 2010, a further thirteen European states were added to the 24 European states where the Continental mobility service is offered.

Higher load index

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0200

New HSL 2 for vehicles with higher loads on the steering axle

Continental’s mobility service meets demands

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0200

Continental’s all-round service package Conti 360° Fleet Services is precisely meeting the demands of the market.

One tire for two worlds

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:50:00 +0200

“HD HYBRID” can be used both for long-distance and regional transport.

Official sponsor guarantees safety:

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:00:00 +0200

Continental equips team and transfer buses for 2010 FIFA World CupTM with premium bus tires

Top economy combined with long-distance performance

Wed, 26 May 2010 14:45:00 +0200

HTL 2 ECO-PLUS sees Continental complete its new tire product range for international long-distance transport that has been successively launched since 2009.

Conti360° Fleet Services

Fri, 21 May 2010 10:45:00 +0200

The start of 2010 was the beginning for the new “Conti 360° Fleet Services” range from Continental’s Commercial Vehicle Tires business unit.

Experience the world of Continental CVT interactively

Tue, 04 May 2010 11:00:00 +0200

New truck tour passing through 18 EU countries

Continental renamed aftermarket sector

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:45:00 +0200

EMEA - the internationally-recognised designation for Europe, Middle East and Africa

Supply agreement extended

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:45:00 +0200

Volvo Group Europe and Continental Truck Tires have extended their agreement for the supply of tires by three years to 2012.

Price increase for commercial vehicle tires

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:30:00 +0100

Reaction to sharp rise in cost of raw materials since fall of 2009

Premium technology for varied assignments in goods transport

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0100

The all-new hybrid design tread qualifies the new Continental HD Hybrid for a particularly wide range of applications

Continental HSW 2 COACH

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0100

Continental is the first tire manufacturer across the world to present a winter tire that has been specially conceived for use on coaches.

Continental HSW 2 SCANDINAVIA and HDW 2 SCANDINAVIA

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0100

The varied assignments on winter roads with snow and ice as well as dry and wet sections set the toughest tasks for truck tires.

The new HTW 2 SCANDINAVIA provides extra safety

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0100

Continental considers the HTW 2 SCANDINAVIA, which is the first winter tire to be designed exclusively for use on trailers

World premiere for the first special winter tires

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:24:00 +0100

This winter has shown that not only Scandinavian regions set the highest demands on vehicles and tires

Interview with Dr. Michael Korpiun

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:24:00 +0100

have completely revamped our package for transport fleets operating across Europe with the Conti 360° Fleet Services.

Extensive full-service package for European truck fleets

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:24:00 +0100

The Conti 360° Fleet Services range covers all services related to tires for long-distance transport trucks.

New winter tire laws in Sweden

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:30:00 +0100

In Sweden, the laws covering the use of winter tires on heavy trucks have been tightened even further.

Continental and ADAC TruckService

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:25:00 +0100

Continental and ADAC TruckService set up European partnership for fleet services.

EvoBus visitors impressed by Continental’s range of services

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0100

EvoBus welcomed over 2,200 guests from all over Europe to their ...

Continental Commercial Vehicle Tires: Clear Improvement in Service

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0200

Fleet management and retreading now independent divisions ...

Continental secures entry to Indian truck tire market

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:00:00 +0200

Indian partner produces and distributes around one million commercial vehicle tires

Continental has acquired the remaining 34 percent of shares in Continental Matador Rubber s.r.o., Pu

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:30:00 +0200

Continental is now 100 percent shareholder of Continental Matador Rubber s.r.o., Long-term strategy to address Eastern European markets from Puchov remains

Continental Exceeds SmartWay Transport Partnership Goal

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:30:00 +0200

Continental has officially exceeded its goal of increased compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys ...

Continentals contain tire costs

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:28:00 +0200

A 15 year policy of using only Continental tires has paid off for Nynas with its annual tire budget now lower than it was decade ago.

New innovative bus tires

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:30:00 +0200

New HSR 2 tire for demanding combined use on regional and charter buses comes with a package of technical innovations.

Dieter Horni is transferring to South Africa

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:00 +0200

Effective July 1, 2009, the head of Continental Tyre South Africa Ltd, Claudio Boezio, will leave the company...

World premiere: New “ContiCostCalculator”

Wed, 13 May 2009 16:08:00 +0200

The new “ContiCostCalculator” allows you to directly compare the purchase and operating costs of commercial vehicle tires.

Continental Announces Retreading Cooperation

Tue, 12 May 2009 16:08:00 +0200

Continental Tire North America today announced its cooperation with Marangoni® Tread North America (MTNA).

Continental starts European tour with six new premium commercial vehicle tires

Tue, 05 May 2009 16:08:00 +0200

On 21 April of this year, Continental started its 2009 road show.

Continental Production

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:30:00 +0100

Continental Moves to Adjust to Persistently Weak Tire Markets in Europe

Continental tires marked by longer life!

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:30:00 +0100

Continental tires marked by longer life, lower fuel consumption and greater environmental friendliness

Continental launches major product offensive

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:55:00 +0100

In the midst of the toughest market conditions, Continental’s truck tire division has announced its most extensive product offensive so far.

Test results evaluated.

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:55:00 +0100

Covering about one million kilometers, vehicles fitted with Continental tires produced fuel savings of ten percent on average.

Like originals

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:00:00 +0100

Economists expect a recession due to the financial crisis.

New Award for Continental HTR 2 Tires

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:00:00 +0100

Continental’s HTR 2 tire has picked up another important award.

Conti HTR 2 trailer tire receives 2009 iF product design award for outstanding design

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:30:00 +0100

The HTR 2 heralds a completely new generation of tires that will be launched over the next two years.

HDL Eco Plus Aces Another Test!

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:45:00 +0100

Better Fuel Economy than the Competition.

On the right track in winter

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:30:00 +0100

Information from Continental on winter tire safety for trucks

A match for all kinds of winter weather

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:30:00 +0100

Information from Continental on winter tire safety for buses

Continental receives Deutsche Post award for improved services

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:00:00 +0100

Deutsche Post World Net awards nine suppliers

New Size Saves Money on Long Hauls

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:30:00 +0200

Continental Truck Tires has a new trailer tire for long-distance service. Available in a size offered only by Continental – 385/55 R 19.5 – the HTL1 Eco-Plus...

New Steering Axle Tire for the Colder Season

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:25:00 +0200

At the IAA Commercial Vehicle Tires in September, Continental Truck Tires is presenting the new HSU 1 M+S steering-axle tire for city driving.

AirKeep® Technology for Enhanced Safety

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:20:00 +0200

Continental’s HTR 2 is the first tire with AirKeep® technology. With the new inner liner, a tire retains its proper inflation pressure level up to 50% longer.

Continental Banks on the Megatrends Safety, Sustainability and Information

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:15:00 +0200

Under the motto "Continental is more", the corporation is showcasing significantly expanded product range...

Casing Sets the Tone

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:55:00 +0200

Continental has expanded tire retreading for commercial vehicles again. In addition to the production of ContiTread tread liners for cold retreading, Continental is also using CONTIRE hot retreading. Enormous economic benefit can be gained with qualified tire management.

Working towards better solutions

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:50:00 +0200

One property always comes hand in hand with the great comfort of pneumatic tires. They deform under pressure and thus roll less easily. Reducing rolling resistance is therefore one of the main challenges that has been faced by tire engineers since the invention of the pneumatic tire. The rolling resistance of tires costs money and material.

Continental treads ensure safety with variation

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:45:00 +0200

The wrong tread has never done anyone any good — people make a bad impression and vehicles using tires with the wrong tread sometimes do not just have bad economic consequences: Losing grip can also have fatal consequences when handling the high-tech rubber structures.

Continental develops tire pressure monitoring system for trucks and buses

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:40:00 +0200

For years now, new technologies and products from Continental AG have been contributing in a major way to enhanced driving safety.

Commercial Vehicle Tires That Optimize Economy

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:35:00 +0200

Commercial vehicle tires have long been known to have an impact on the operating costs of a commercial vehicle. To be sure, the rising price of crude oil, the road toll for trucks and other operating costs have shifted the position of the tire in daily operating cost standings.

The importance of tire pressure

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:30:00 +0200

The only part with which vehicles can really move is the tire. The appropriate attention to the tire inflation pressure ensures noticeable advantages in the operating and environmental balance.

Why Spend More on Transport?

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:25:00 +0200

Fuel prices have been rising steadily – and the upward spiral is not likely to stop any time soon. In view of this, it is only natural for transportation companies to look everywhere for new ways to reduce their own fleet operating costs.

Markets Focus on New Tire Technology

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:10:00 +0200

The new Continental truck tires have firmly established themselves in the market. In the meantime they are all making a significant contribution toward reducing transport-industry costs – a major selling point.

Continental wins MAN Trucknology Supplier Award

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0200

The certificate from MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG puts it in a nutshell...

New Dimension For Greater Efficiency Over Long Distances.

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:30:00 +0200

Continental Truck Tires will be marking the IAA Commercial Vehicles in September with the presentation of a new trailer tire for long-distance journeys.

Continental’s New Commercial Vehicle Products

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:00:00 +0200

At the 62nd IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, from September 23 to October 2, 2008, the international automotive supplier Continental will ...

Continental Acquires 89.66 Percent of Turkish Exclusive Tire Distributor Oltas SPA

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:12:00 +0200

Position of the Continental, Uniroyal and Barum brands bolstered in the growing Turkish market. Oltas has developed a franchise dealer network with a total of 200 shops. Approval from the Turkish antitrust authorities has not yet been granted.

Continental adjusts prices for truck tires

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:22:00 +0200

Continental plans to raise the retail price of all its truck tires in Europe by an average 5% from September 1, 2008.

Continentals deliver longer life at a lower cost for Crusader Holidays

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:15:00 +0200

Crusader Holidays – the leading independent coach touring company in the South East – is progressively switching its 26-strong fleet to Continental tires ...

A further innovation award for the CSEasy

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:11:00 +0200

The innovative CSEasy wheel/tire system developed by Continental Industrial Tires and und KTS has won a further award ...

Premium a Better Long-Term Investment than Low-Budget

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:27:00 +0200

Steinhagen-based WLS Spedition conducted a comparison of Premium tires with low-cost Chinese-made products.

iF Design Award for Continental Truck Visual Imagery

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:11:00 +0200

The Berlin agency MetaDesign hired by Continental’s Commercial Vehicle Tires division has been presented with the 2008 iF communication design award.

ContiTread

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:31:00 +0200

The Italian Marangoni Group and Continental AG have signed a letter of understanding concerning a future global cooperative relationship. As outlined in the letter, Continental will grant ...

Exceptional mileage from Continental tires.

Fri, 23 May 2008 10:15:00 +0200

An increase of 22 per cent in the mileage achieved before replacement is the main result of a comparative test of ...

Reifen Ihle Supplying CONTIRE for Continental

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:35:00 +0200

Hanover, May 2008. Reifen Ihle GmbH (Günzburg, Germany) has since the start of the year been supplying CONTIRE tires for the Commercial Vehicle...

Intelligent Tire Design Sets New Standards

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:40:00 +0200

The HTR2 trailer tire from Continental is being launched as the first in a new generation of truck tires.

Comfortable, safe and efficient

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:34:00 +0200

March and April are considered the classic time for changing tires on overland buses. Whether for long-distance journeys or mixed traffic and road conditions...

Casing Sets the Tone

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:53:00 +0200

Continental grows on European commercial vehicle market

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:19:00 +0100

Continental’s commercial vehicle tire operations benefited from the positive development of the European transport industry in the 2007 business year just ended. The commercial vehicle tires division grew faster than the market in this period. Original equipment business increased considerably while replacement business continued to expand its market shares in Europe.

A special kind of workshop in the extreme north

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:32:00 +0100

Those who wanted to find out about modern winter tire technology headed to the northern extremities of Sweden in February. Continental presented the latest winter tire collection for heavy-duty commercial vehicles there – it was a special kind of experience.

New Commercial Vehicle Tires with Considerable Increase in Performance.

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:08:00 +0100

Continental AG will present the next generation of tires for commercial vehicles in April at the CV Show in Birmingham. The performance of the new tire family represents a quantum leap in technical innovation. Following the construction site tires in Spring 2007, the HTR2 trailer tire will be launched in the second quarter of 2008.

Gray-import Continental HDR1 tires: Subject to Risks

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:40:00 +0100

Hanover, March 2008. As a global enterprise, Continental AG designs and manufactures tires for the requirements of consumers in various different regional markets. The employment of tires in areas for which they were neither developed nor produced can lead to complications.

Supplier Contract with MAN Extended

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:40:00 +0100

Hanover, February 2008. Continental AG and MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG have once more renewed their supplier contract for the heavy truck segment. Running from the start of this year through to 2010, the agreement covers 19.5” tires and above for heavy-duty trucks and buses.

Long Term Agreement with Scania

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:40:00 +0100

Hanover, March 2008. Scania and Continental have further strengthened their cooperation by establishing a long term agreement for Scania’s global tire supplies from 2008 to 2010.

Evolution rather than revolution:

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:31:00 +0200

Hanover / La Bobadilla, April 2007. As well as passenger and goods transport, Continental also serves a third sector of commercial vehicle applications - construction sites.

A successful 2006 for Continental's Commercial Vehicle Tire division

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:31:00 +0200

Hanover, March 2007. During the first six months of 2006, the European commercial vehicle tire market was very mixed.