Continental Tire is now the Official Tire of Universal Technical Institute (UTI) – an institute that provides technical training for those looking to start an entry-level career as technicians in the automotive industry. The partnership will involve the supply of curriculum and campus aides to all of UTI’s 15 locations across the nation. Thie partnership […]
Category Archives: Continental Resources
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Jul
Jul
In an effort to achieve a cleaner and more sustainable future, Continental has partnered with Tree Canada. The tire maker plans to invest in and support a tree planting initiative through the Tree Canada’s Partners in Planting program. Continental Tire has been one of the most aggressive companies when it comes to developing pioneering technologies […]
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Jul
Jul
Consumers in Australia can now purchase the General Tire Grabber HT6 after Continental Tire announced its availability. The official launch leverages the brand’s reputation for offering robust General tires in its off-road category. It offers SUV owners a solution fit for the highway alongside other passenger tires. The tire boasts outstanding braking and control. It […]
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Jun
Jun
Continental Tire just released the General Altimax RT45 – a touring tire that will succeed the General AltiMax RT43. It is set to arrive at dealer locations starting July 1. Many of the former features remain with an improvement in wear and wet grip. “We didn’t want to change the performance balance with this product,” […]
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Jun
Jun
The Kia Niro is available in three versions – fully electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid. Continental Tire will supply the EcoContact 6 Q, PremiumContanct 6, and ProContact RX tires for these models respectively. The 17-inch EcoContact 6 Q will be available in the fully electric Niro model for the European, Middle Eastern, and African markets. […]
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May
May
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ VW Caddy will use the EcoContact 6 summer tire and AllSeasonContact all-season tire as original equipment. Each comes with an A rating from the EU tire label for high energy efficiency. Both also boast improved rolling resistance. Continental claims that it’s one of the first tire manufacturers to make a product with […]
Continental Tire recently announced a new high-performance tire built for the 2022 Extreme E season. It is made using material obtained from recycled PET bottles. Continental claims that the tire boasts improved reliability and performance. By using renewable and recycled materials, the company has greatly increased the sustainability of the second-generation CrossContact Extreme E tire. […]
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Feb
Feb
In a recent development, Kia picked Continental tires designed specifically to handle the needs of EVs. The tires in question are the CrossContact RX and the PremiumContact 6. They’ll come as original equipment on the Kia EV6. Kia EV6 owners will also get the opportunity to choose other premium Continental tires as replacements. These are […]
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Jan
Jan
Continental entered the new year by picking new leaders for its passenger car and truck tire replacement business in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. Ferdinand Hoyos will lead the company’s replacement tire business in EMEA and will continue to report to Christian Kötz – a member of the Executive […]
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Dec
Dec
The 6M and 6R John Deere tractors will now feature the TractorMaster and VF TractorMaster Continental tires. This is according to a recent OE approval granted to Continental that allows customers to order both product lines when buying 90 – 300 horsepower tractors. Agricultural tires need to meet multiple requirements before approval. As such, the […]