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New Speed Record for ContiSportContact Vmax

(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Less than a month after Continental AG was admitted to the Guinness Book of Records for car performance modifier Jan Fatthauer’s 388 km/h dash, which saw the Continental ContiSportContact Vmax officially recognised as the world’s fastest production tyre, a new record using Conti’s performance tyre has been set.

Update: Siemens Selling VDO Unit to Conti

(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental AG will become the proud new owner of Siemens’ VDO automotive electronics unit after agreeing upon a deal worth 11.4 billion euros.

South Africa Tire Strike Continues

(Akron/Tire Review) The South African tire industry strike continued into its third day on July 24, with wage negotiations progressing slowly, according to the National Union of Metalworkers South Africa (NUMSA), which represents some 4,000 strikers at plants operated by Dunlop, Continental, Goodyear and Bridgestone.

Deal (Finally) Done: Siemens Sells to Conti

(Akron/Tire Review) After months of rumors and wrangling, Siemens AG announced this morning that it has agreed to sell its VDO automotive component business to Continental AG.

CTNA Sending Plant Workers to College

(Akron/Tire Review) Continuing its emphasis on its sole remaining active North American tire plant, Continental Tire North America has teamed with Rend Lake College to start Continental University, an on-site program that will allow CTNA workers at its Mt. Vernon, Ill., tire plant to earn college degrees.

Pirelli Committed to Emerging Markets

(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) At a July 19 ceremony marking the manufacture of their millionth high performance tyre in Romania, Pirelli presented news of its current activities and development plans for the company’s tyre and other vehicle-related products.

Conti Boosts Presence Through Brakes Acquisition

(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental’s Automotive Systems Division is bolstering its brakes systems capabilities in both Europe and in emerging markets, particularly Asia, through the acquisition of drum brake manufacturer Automotive Products Italia S.r.l. from the Australian Pacifica Group Ltd.

European Motorists Warned to Avoid Used Tires on EBay

(Akron/Tire Review – Bright/U.K.) eBay shoppers looking for a bargain are being warned to steer clear of second-hand tyres being sold on the site, after independent testing revealed that half of the used tyres listed on eBay are too dangerous for use and if fitted to a car could put lives at risk.

Conti Appoints New International Press Officer

(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Continental AG has made a new addition to their passenger and light truck tire division’s press team.

S. Africa Tire Plants Facing Strikes

(Akron/Tire Review – IOL News Service) At least 6,000 workers at six large tyre manufacturing plants in Port Elizabeth, Kwazulu-Natal and North West in South Africa will strike on Friday, the National Union of Metalworkers of SA (NUMSA) said.