Source: Continental Hanover, Tel Aviv – Technology company Continental has acquired a minority stake in Israeli start-up Cartica AI. Cartica AI develops software in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The solutions from Cartica AI are designed to accelerate machine…
Source: Continental Allentown, Penn. – Continental, a leading global supplier of systems, components, and tires to automobile and truck manufacturers, and a trusted provider of OE-engineered aftermarket parts, has named Gary P. Mercer as Western Sales Manager. In this role,…
Source: Continental Hanover, Germany –The Continental Executive Board is considering the possibility of spinning-off the Powertrain division (future name: Vitesco Technologies) and subsequent stock exchange listing. This review will be conducted in parallel with the company’s ongoing preparations for a…
Source: Continental Frankfurt, Germany –The technology company Continental took the opportunity of the 1969 IAA – better known as the Frankfurt Motor Show – to present the world premiere of the MK I, the first anti-lock brake system (ABS), which…
Source: Reuters HAMBURG – Continental is examining whether to shut plants, including in Germany, as part of its restructuring, a spokesman for the company said after a newspaper reported that nine plants in its powertrain unit could be closed. “It…
Source: Continental Hanover/Frankfurt, Germany – Continental will be showcasing technologies for the safe, clean and connected mobility of the future at the IAA 2019 . “Mobility is the Heartbeat of Life” is the technology company’s slogan for this year’s trade…
Source: Continental Auburn Hills, Mich. — The technology company Continental has unveiled a new short-range radar that offers more precise detection of the vehicle’s surroundings, including movement and speed. This next-generation radar operates using 77 gigahertz (GHz) technology, detecting the…
eHorizon anticipates the route and road conditions ahead and interacts with the control system PreviewESC is an additional advancement towards achieving Vision Zero AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 31, 2019 – Unpredictable road conditions present both a challenge and a safety…
ALLENTOWN, PA–Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket offers its ATE SL.6 Brake Fluid as an ideal brake fluid replacement for DOT 4 fluid in ESP, ABS, and ASR systems. The low-viscosity texture of ATE SL.6 allows electronic brake systems to react…
Cross-manufacturer platooning system demonstrates five central driving functions: forming, driving, emergency braking, exiting by individual vehicles, splitting up Initial demonstrations and tests with commercial vehicle makers have been conducted Solution is still being flexibly developed together with the makers Development…
Frankfurt, Germany – July 2019 – Driverless robo-taxis will become an important part of mobility in urban centers, helping to reduce traffic congestion and increase efficiency. Driverless transport systems of this kind are still rare exceptions on our roads today.…
HANOVER, Germany–Continental AG laid the foundation stone today for a new company headquarters building. CEO Dr. Elmar Degenhart and Executive Board members Dr. Ariane Reinhart and Wolfgang Schäfer hosted Wednesday’s ceremony at the construction site on Hans-Böckler-Allee. As such, construction…
Savings of regenerative energy due to improved utilization of the achievable recuperation potential Tests of the CO2 savings potential of the MK C1 electrohydraulic brake system in a plug-in hybrid TÜV confirms in a certified test: MK C1 reduces the amount…
GROSS-ROHRHEIM, Germany–Continental AG has expanded its logistics center here, south of Frankfurt, the site that supplies dealers all over the world with spare parts. During the course of the second quarter, the technology company will put its new 7,000 m2warehouse…
FRANKFURT, Germany–Continental’s Chassis & Safety division, which specializes in safety technologies, has had three of its four business units under new management since April 1, 2019. These changes are part of Continental’s realignment and ensure continuity in the Chassis &…
Partners present first results of cooperation 5G-ready: Cellular V2X, mobile edge computing and artificial intelligence successfully tested Digital shield protects and increases road safety First start of series production at the beginning of the 2020s Barcelona, February 21, 2019. At…
Previous head of Continental in France and CEO of Continental Automotive France will assume new position on April 1, 2019 More than 20 years of experience in different senior automotive positions Responsibilities will include commercial vehicle solutions for automated driving,…
Krishan Kohli is Head of Business Unit Vehicle Dynamics Continental, India. In that capacity, he’s responsible for producing ESC and ABS in India. The BRAKE Report profiled this rapidly growing business segment in December. TBR: What is your current role…
ATE Original Brake pads and ATE Single Pack Rotors minimize noise and vibration Allentown, PA January 21, 2019 – Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket now offers exceptional European application coverage with its ATE brake parts program including ATE Original Brake Pads…
CES — NVIDIA today announced the world’s first commercially available Level 2+ automated driving system, NVIDIA DRIVE AutoPilot, which integrates multiple breakthrough AI technologies that will enable supervised self-driving vehicles to go into production by next year. At CES 2019, leading automotive suppliers…
Demonstrates real-world Intelligent Intersection in Walnut Creek, California Unveils broad portfolio for smart cities including City Fleet Management, Autonomous Shuttle (CUbE), Intelligent Street Lamp and Intelligent Wearables Displays how City Data as a Service enables Continental to provide interoperable, integrated…
It has 1.3 billion people, increasing affluence, and unsafe roads. That makes India a logical place for a brake manufacturer to focus. Continental believes in India’s future. The company employs more than 8,000 people in the country and has been…
Genuine OEM part, exact fit for simplified installation Allentown, PA November 27, 2018 – Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket has expanded its popular line of ATE brake products to include ATE Wheel Speed Sensors. ATE Wheel Speed Sensors are genuine OE…
With increasing awareness and acceptance of safety technologies, India is emerging as a focus market for ABS, ESC and Electronic Brake Systems, for both passenger cars and two-wheelers. Recognising the business potential, safety component suppliers are expanding manufacturing capacity. Technology…
Dirk Abendroth to Become New Chief Technology Officer at Continental Automotive Joining Continental from Byton on January 1, 2019 Pooling of global Automotive research and development from 2020: faster and more flexible creation of pioneering technologies for the mobility of the future…