Continental Tire recently released the CompactMaster AG, a tire designed for telehandlers and skid-steer loaders. It is the first tire of its kind to feature a twisted steel belt and Turtle Shield tread layer. According to Benjamin Hübner, Continental’s Product Line Manager Agricultural Tires in the Commercial Specialty Tires department, the new CompactMaster AG is […]
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Top Tire Manufacturers Release Sustainability Roadmap
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May
May
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) recently released a roadmap that caters to the members of the Tire Industry Project. The initiative is aimed at accelerating the value-chain impact the industry has on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These were adopted in 2015 by all the United Nations Member States to address the […]
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May
May
Continental Tire recently entered the all-weather tire market segment with its brand new General AltiMAX365 AW tire. It will be available in 52 sizes that range from 15 to 20 inches in rim diameter. All options will come with the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake certification to affirm that the tires are well built for harsh winter […]
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Apr
Apr
In a recent development, Continental Tire is said to be investing in a state-of-the-art driving simulator that will help it produce original equipment tire and premium tires more precisely, sustainably, and efficiently. This will allow the company to meet customer requirements in the future. The simulator is manufactured by Ansible Motion and will start operations […]
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Mar
Mar
Have you made a new car purchase or tire replacement lately? It might be time to check your rubbers. Continental Tire is one of Europe’s top passenger and light truck tire manufacturers with an outstanding excellence record that spans over 140 years. The company has a quality promise for its customers that is firmly built […]
In a recent announcement, Continental Tire said that it will be partnering with Dream Giveaway to showcase its tires to more than 900,000 car collectors, enthusiasts, and hobbyists. These are people that are currently enjoying the services provided by Dream Giveaway. The participants are part of the latter’s automotive sweepstakes programs. Speaking during the announcement, […]
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Jan
Jan
One of the most prevalent challenges that powerful, large SUVs and cars with hybrid or electric drive face is that they tend to be heavier than the average car. Since they can’t be fitted with larger tires, they demand special tires that can handle their higher load capacities. In a recent development, Continental Tire said […]
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Focusing on Lasting Tread Life
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Jan
Jan
In addition to aesthetics, vehicle fitment, and price; long-lasting tread life and functionality are two of the most important factors that influence a customer’s decision during a tire purchase. In fact, these are the factors that dealers should emphasize so as to achieve customer satisfaction and promote safety. The main question becomes, “How many miles […]
In a new pilot project that involved the use of vehicles from a carsharing service known as Share Now Denmark, Continental Tire successfully showcased its ability to monitor tire tread depth in real-time. The project was done in collaboration with telemetry specialist Traffilog. The two merged feeds from sensors located inside Continental tires and telemetry […]
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Nov
Nov
Having served more than 11 years as CEO of Continental Tire, Dr. Elmar Degenhart announced that he intends to resign from his position following some health concerns. His resignation will be effective on November 30, 2020. The announcement was followed by a termination of his Executive Board directorship and contract. This was supposed to run […]