The German player in the global tyre market has been through the financial mill in the last few years, but has regained some of its old stability by focussing on its core business. The tyres it produces are amongst the best in the world and are fitted as OE on most European manufactured cars, including BMW, Mercedes and Volvo.
The company, often referred to within the tyre trade as Conti, was founded in 1871 and started manufacturing pneumatic car tyres in 1898. Since then the company has developed continuously. Today, Continental Group is involved in chassis development and brakes through its Continental Teves subsidiary. It recently achieved its goal of developing a car - a modified VW Golf - that could stop from 100kph in under 30metres. The test vehicle used technology devised from Continental's brakes, engineering and tyre divisions. Although that car will not be seen on the roads, the research carried out will be used to develop tyres and braking systems capable of reducing braking distances in the future.
Continental's test and research facilities have produced some radically different approaches to tyre tread design, including winter tyres designed to retain snow between the tread blocks for added traction on snow and ice.
The company offers a typically Germanic standard of professionalism, high standards and a product that can always be relied upon.
We sell the entire range of Continental car and van tyres and will fit them at a location of your choice.
See manufacturer information at Continental Tyres.
Continental summer tyres “highly recommended”
By Oliver Hall
Continental tyres have been awarded “highly recommended” accolades in the eagerly awaited results of the summer tyre tests carried out by three leading European motoring organisations.
A total of 36 tyres models were tested, but only five - including the ContiSportContact 3 in the test size 225/45 R 17 and the ContiPremiumContact 2 in [...]
Insight into Conti tyres publicity campaign
By Denna Bowman
A campaign to promote discounts on family days out helped to lift Continental tyres out of the motoring press and into mainstream media.
Inside Media used the tyres manufacturers summer offers website “Conti Great Days Out”, which gave discounts on days out around the UK, to help extend the brand name beyond tyres.
The [...]
Conti tyres score sponsorship deal for 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil
Continental tyres is continuing its successful, long-term marketing strategy of aligning itself with football by signing up to become an Official Sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
The tyres company, which is all set to kick off its campaign for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa this June, is convinced that [...]
Continental predict rebound in demand for consumer tyres
By Denna Bowman
Continental tyres bosses are predicting a slight recovery in the passenger and light truck tyres markets for 2010.
The German tyres manufacturer is expecting to see 4% growth in North America and 2% growth in Europe.
It announced: “In 2010, we expect the global output of cars and light commercial vehicles to increase by around [...]
Continental tyres study reveals safest drivers
By Denna Bowman
Motorists who pass driving test second time round are safest on the road, according to a nationwide study by Continental tyres.
The tyres manufacturer surveyed 6,200 motorists on their driving history and skills and the researchers discovered that those who pass on their second attempt have fewer points on their licence, are less likely [...]
Demand for Tyres Will Pick Up in 2010, Says US Analysist
By Denna Bowman
A leading US tyres industry analyst predicts demand will improve during 2010.
According to Saul Ludwig: “As I suggested late last year, Chinese imports fell 50% in October and I expected a similar fall-off in November and December.”
Commenting in his latest installment of the “Ludwig Report” in Modern Tyre Dealer magazine he added: [...]
Over 3 Million Motorists Have Had Winter Accidents, Says Tyres Company
By Oliver Hall
More than three million motorists have been involved in accidents during the UK’s Big Winter Freeze, according to a survey by Continental tyres.
The German tyres manufacturer discovered that one-in-ten motorists have already pranged, scraped or crashed their cars as Britain shudders through the coldest temperatures in 30 years.
While the average bill for the [...]
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