Continental Launches Tires Made from Recycled PET Bottles
Continental has launched volume production of recycled polyester yarn, which is obtained from PET plastic bottles. The new high-performance material will first be used in select sizes for Continental’s PremiumContact 6 and EcoContact 6 summer tires and the AllSeasonContact tire, Continental says. Recycled polyester yarn completely replaces the conventional polyester in the carcass of the
Continental Tire Sales, Retread Volumes Increase in 2021
Within a persistently turbulent market environment, Continental says it achieved a positive net income in 2021 and continues its growth in the U.S. retread market with its ContiTread brand. The volume of retread tires grew by 2.5% CAGR from 2019 to 2021, based on preliminary figures. Continental says it is committed to further increasing its retread presence
Continental Launches New Tire for Airport Ground Support
Continental says it has launched a new all-season tire for airport ground handling vehicles that spares fleet operators from changing the tires every season. While creating the ContiRV20 all-season tire, Continental says its developers were focused on the three rib tread.
Continental Suspends Production at Plant in Russia
During Continental’s year-end earnings call on Mar. 9, CEO Nikolai Setzer announced that the company would be suspending tire production at its plant in Kaluga in western Russia. Setzer said, “We have made this decision as a result of the war” and promised support for not only the 1,300 employees affected by the closure but
Continental Tire Announces Price Increase
Continental Tire announced price increases on select Continental and General passenger and light truck tires in the U.S. market. These increases will be effective April 1, 2022 and will vary across specific products by brand. Details of the price increase will be made available to direct customers by March 1, 2022.
Richard Petty Details the Historic Builds He’s Working on with Continental
When you think of Richard Petty, you think fast. “The King,” as his moniker aptly describes, is one of the most accomplished drivers in motorsports history, winning a record of 200 races during his 30-plus year career. Although Petty may have retired from racing, his need for speed has embodied itself in Petty’s Garage, a
Continental Supplies OE Tires for the New Kia EV6
Kia is relying on Continental tires specifically designed to meet the needs of electric vehicles for their new all-electric Kia EV6, according to Continental Tires. As a result, the tiremaker supplies two types of tires to Kia plants: the PremiumContact 6 and the CrossContact RX. In numerous countries, owners of the Kia EV6 can also
Continental Appoints New Tire Heads for Asia, Europe
Continental started the new business year with new heads of its passenger car and truck tire replacement business in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) and APAC (Asia-Pacific) regions.
Continental to Buy Natural Rubber Via Digital Trading Platform
The HeveaConnect platform validates key aspects of a sustainable supply chain and ensures compliance through transparency and special offers, the company said.
Most Watched Continental Garage Studio Videos of 2021
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