Conti Unveils New Tires
Continental Tire the Americas unveiled its two newest tires during a ride and drive this week at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pa. Announced during the tiremaker’s last dealer meeting, the TerrianContact A/T is Conti’s first ever all-terrain tire and the Grabber X3 is the new mud-terrain addition to Conti’s General brand. The TerrainContact A/T will be available in
Conti Offers Scratch-off Promo for Elite RPM Club Members
Through a new “Winners Circle” scratch-off promotion, Continental is offering members of its Continental Elite RPM Club the opportunity to increase their rewards with additional prizes and points. “The launch of the Continental Elite RPM Club earlier this year was such a success, we wanted to continue to build on the excitement,” said Sue Deckard, Elite
Conti Appoints New Head of OE Truck Tires
Continental AG has a new head of its original equipment division for truck tires worldwide—Klaus Kreipe. As vice president Kreipe, who was appointed to his new role at the start of May, manages the division from Hanover-Stöcken. Kreipe has been working for Continental for 15 years. A mechanical engineering major from the Technical University of
Conti’s New HQ to Stay in Hanover
Continental AG has entered negotiations with the city of Hanover to acquire a location near the Pferdeturm in Hanover, Germany, for its new headquarters. Conti has been on the hunt for a new, larger headquarters since it outgrew its current location in Hanover, Germany. The company looked at both Hannover and the town of Garbsen before making
Conti Launches Ameri*Steel by General Tire
Continental Tire the Americas is rolling out a new line of commercial truck tires from its General Tire brand – Ameri*Steel by General Tire. “We’re very excited to offer a line of products for our customers who want a balance of both affordability and performance to suit their needs,” said Alex Chmiel, marketing director for
Report: Conti, Michelin Considering Kumho Tire Acquisition
Continental AG is reportedly in talks to join the bidding for Kumho Tire Co., The Korean Herald reports. Other companies interested in acquiring Kumho include Chinese state-owned ChemChina and France’s Michelin, according to the report. Analysts have further said that Kumho is an attractive buy to global firms because of its several plants in China
Conti’s Mt. Vernon Plant Receives Bomb Threats
Two bomb threats were reportedly made to Continental Tire the Americas’ Mt. Vernon, Ill., tire manufacturing facility. According to local reports, company officials have announced increased security measures after two threats – one on June 3 and another on June 6 – targeted the plant’s Mixing Department. Neither threat was found to be credible. “We
Continental Official Tire of Fittipaldi Exotic Driving
Continental Tire the Americas has been named the Official Tire of Fittipaldi Exotic Driving. With the partnership, the driving experience gives participants the opportunity to drive a Ferrari, Lamorghini, Nissan GT-R and Porsche cars on racetracks across Texas that are all fitted with Continental tires. The program operates monthly at MSR Houston, Texas Motor Speedway
Rockin’ and Rollin’ into 2016
Still aiming to be dealers’ “No. 1,” Continental Tire the Americas announced a number of updates for 2016 during its Gold Dealer Meeting, themed “Conti Rocks Cancun,” on April 12 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Cancun, Mexico. “Two years ago here, we made a statement that you are our No. 1.; our No. 1
Continental to Create New Entity in Ghana
Continental Tire is poised to create a new legal entity in Ghana’s capital city of Accra in an effort to expand its West Africa presence, the News Ghana reports. The Managing Director of Continental Tire Sub-Saharan Africa Shaun Uys, told the newspaper, “The tire industry in Africa is generally under-serviced by the major manufacturers, and
Conti Receives Supplier Award from O’Reilly Auto Parts
O’Reilly Automotive Inc. honored Continental AG’s commercial vehicles and aftermarket division with the 2015 Content and O’Cat Award. This is the first supplier recognition award the division has received from O’Reilly Auto Parts. “We are proud and honored to receive this prestigious award. It validates our commitment to provide that kind of quality information and
Arnott Launches New Front Air Struts
Arnott Air Suspension Products has introduced new front right and front left air struts for the 2003 though 2012 Bentley Continental GT and the 2006 through 2012 Flying Spur. The new strut assemblies replace the OE Bentley strut and feature a new, custom-tuned shock absorber calibrated to restore the vehicle’s original ride control and performance, Arnott said.
