Continental touts Turn Assist monitors blind spots in trucks
Continental now offers a new technology for commercial vehicles and RVs that makes roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists by actively monitoring the vehicle’s blind spots during right-hand turns. Continental says Turn Assist makes right-hand turns safer and easier and reduces driver stress by warning the driver with audible and visual alerts when pedestrians, cyclists
Continental offers 16-in. all-steel radial light truck tire
Continental has introduced a new size of the 16-inch Conti LAR 3, an all-position tire that the company says is built for the high scrub conditions faced by regional delivery drivers. The Conti LAR 3 is designed to withstand the rigors of regional routes and speeds of more than 90 MPH under max load. In
Continental appoints leaders for U.S. truck tire organization
Continental has appointed leaders for its Truck Tire business in the U.S. market. Tom Fanning, a longtime member of the U.S. Truck Tires management team, now takes ultimate responsibility as the market head. Scott Pall, formerly the North region sales manager, is promoted to head of sales. Carolina Wagner takes responsibility as the head of
Continental promotes new CEO for ContiTech division
Continental announced the promotion of Philip Nelles as the new chief executive officer of Continental’s ContiTech business area. In his new role, the company says Nelles stands committed to driving the unit’s ongoing transformation as a provider of innovative solutions for a highly industrial clientele. “We consider it our corporate responsibility to develop cutting-edge materials
Continental celebrates 150th anniversary
Throughout this year, Continental says it will celebrate the company’s history with stories on how it has evolved.
Boss Truck Shops now offering Continental Tires
Continental tires are now available at all locations of Boss Truck Shops. The service centers, many of which are co-located at Pilot/Flying J Travel Centers, provide primarily long haul and fuel-efficient tires from Continental. Boss Truck Shops will also join Continental’s TrukFix roadside assistance network, providing 24/7 service. Tire lines available at Boss Truck Shops
Continental sells six retread locations to ContiLifeCycle dealer Conlan tire
Continental and BestDrive, LLC announce the sale of six company-owned BestDrive retread locations to lifelong ContiLifeCycle dealer Conlan Tire. Continental says this decision aligns with its strategy of supporting the growth of its independent ContiLifeCycle dealers and ensuring maximum support of fleet customers across the U.S., while positioning BestDrive for continued growth in other regions.
Continental receives three CES 2021 Innovation Awards
Continental has been selected for three CES 2021 Innovation Honoree Awards. Its Transparent Trailer technology and its Advanced Radar Sensor (ARS) 540 were awarded in the Vehicle Intelligence and Transportation product category, while its Ac2ated sound partnership was recognized in the In-Vehicle Entertainment and Safety category. The Transparent Trailer technology extends Continental’s trailering portfolio to
Continental tests prototype tires for electric buses
Continental and VDL Bus & Coach announced that they are jointly developing initial prototype tires for electric buses, which are currently being tested at Continental’s Contidrom proving grounds. VDL Bus & Coach launched its first electric Citea urban bus back in 2013. “As with all electric vehicles, these bus tires are exposed to higher torque
Continental ships first truck tires from Clinton, Miss. plant
Continental has shipped the first tires from its greenfield plant in Clinton, Mississippi. The Clinton plant produces large truck and bus tires for the North American market, and will employ 500 people by the end of 2020, the company says. It is Continental’s second location producing truck tires in the U.S., along with Mount Vernon,
