Continental Showcasing New Technology at Automechanika
Mastering complex technology, driving digitalization and becoming more sustainable, according to Continental, are the topics on which it will focus for its workshop and aftermarket partners at this year’s Automechanika in Frankfurt. The company will present solutions at the international aftermarket trade show – including SINDRI, the new, digital, direct vehicle acceptance tool for workshops,
Continental Tire Partners With Universal Technical Institute
Continental Tire announced a new partnership as the Official Tire of Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a provider of technical training for those seeking entry-level careers as technicians in the automotive industry. The collaboration includes campus and curriculum aides to each of UTI’s 15 locations across the nation. UTI campuses will receive training aides to help
Continental Intensifies Climate Change Mitigation with Action Program
Continental says it is offering its customers the opportunity to achieve carbon neutrality along the entire value chain today with Net|Zero|Now. The aim of the program is to enable customers with sustainability goals to neutralize the currently remaining “carbon backpack” of their relevant business with Continental, the company says. Continental’s approach with its Net|Zero|Now immediate
Why Highlighting Student Techs is Critical Now More Than Ever
As demand for technicians continues to soar, now more than ever it has become critical to support and recognize successful students who exemplify a strong passion for the automotive industry. Many people think that attending a trade school won’t lead to a successful career. The reality is that trade schools are a practical, affordable and
Stretch Belt Inspection and Installation
If you see a belt that does not have an automatic tensioner and runs between only two or three components, it’s probably a stretch belt. You may also notice some belts will have the word stretchy or stretch written on the back. A stretch belt can last 100,000 miles or more. On a worn belt,
Continental Tire Awarded International Sustainability Rating
For the year 2021, Continental was awarded the highest grade for the fourth time in a row for reducing emissions in the supply chain (“Supplier Engagement Rating”) by the international non-profit Carbon Disclosure Project (CPD). This makes Continental one of the 8% of companies evaluated who were awarded the highest grade for supplier commitment to
Serpentine Drive Belt Kit Unboxing
Most technicians and customers understand that the Serpentine drive belt needs to be replaced at some point. Belts are a common maintenance item. At Continental, we encourage belt inspection at regular intervals in order to spot the signs of belt wear. Regular inspections should occur during all oil change maintenance and certainly at 30,000, 60,000
How to Measure Belt Wear
Drive belts need friction to operate. It sounds counterintuitive, but friction between the belt and the pulleys allows power transmission from the crankshaft to an alternator, power-steering pump or AC compressor. To produce these levels of friction, the belt and pulleys need surface area. This is why they have grooves that line up with great
General Tire Commercial Tires Displayed at MATS
Continental displayed its air suspension systems and General Tire brand commercial tires at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) from Mar. 24-26 in Louisville, Kentucky. Launching to the market at MATS were the first products in the second generation of General Tire commercial tires. Continental says the General HS 2 steer tire, General HD 2 drive
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.
