#Sustainability

2026/09/22

We believe that circular economy is the model of the future. Our ambitious goal is to increase the use of sustainable materials in our tire products to 40 percent by 2030.

#Technology and Innovation

2026/09/22

How Tires Affect Fuel Consumption and Range

#Technology and Innovation

2026/09/14

Alternative materials in cars

Automakers are driving sustainable change by coming up with alternative materials designed to reduce selected environmental impacts while meeting applicable quality requirements.

A close-up of a truck tire mounted on a truck

#Future Mobility

2026/09/14

IAA 2024 Innovations

Explore Continental's latest innovations in sustainable transportation at IAA 2024, including electric and hydrogen vehicles, AI advancements, and infrastructure development.

#Future Mobility

2026/09/14

The city of the future

How will we live in the future city? We built a model from innovations already successfully implemented in smart cities around the world.

#Future Mobility

2026/09/14

Cities for Electric Vehicles: Navigating Sustainable Urban Mobility

Discover examples of cities investing in electric vehicle innovation for lower-emission urban mobility.

#Electric Vehicles
#Future Mobility

2026/09/11

We make you ready for e-mobility

At Continental, our tires make you ready for electromobility. Find out how we meet the standards.

#Future Mobility

2026/09/11

Driverless mobility

E-mobility is catapulting us into the future, but not just with propulsion - also with lighter parts, robust tires and advanced sensors.

Intelligent tires tell drivers when they need maintenance

#Technology and Innovation

2026/09/08

Smart sensor tires

The latest tire pressure monitoring system not only allows tires to feel but also to communicate, making the entire vehicle safer and more efficient.

The tire of the future is electrified and reliable

#Technology and Innovation

2026/09/08

The tire of the future

With electric vehicles on the rise and autonomous vehicles on the way, what does tire pressure look like? Check out some of the latest innovations.

Continental tire made of recycled PET bottles

#Technology and Innovation

2026/09/08

Recycled PET bottles in tires

From 2022, we will use more than 60 recycled plastic bottles in each new set of Continental tires, replacing the use of conventional virgin PET.

#Technology and Innovation

2026/09/08

Intelligent Tires

Intelligent tires are an integral part of smart automotive design. Check out today’s – and tomorrow’s – tire tech innovations.

#Performance

2026/09/07

Winter High-Performance Event 2024

The Winter High-Performance Event 2024 puts tuned cars and Ultra-High-Performance tires to the test

#Technology and Innovation

2026/09/07

Intelligent Tires for shared vehicles

An integrated mobility ecosystem benefits both owners and drivers of shared cars.

#Technology and Innovation
#Classic

2026/09/03

120 Years of Tread Tires

In 1904, Continental launched the world’s first treaded car tire – and has been shaping tire design ever since with innovation, safety, and sustainability.

Silica - A Filler with a Great Success Story

#Technology and Innovation

2026/09/03

Silica - A Filler with a Great Success Story

Continental replaced carbon black in tread compounds with silica for the first time in 1994. Silica in rubber compounds was a revolution in tire technology, making it possible to almost halve the braking distance on wet road surfaces. This is still an enormous safety gain today.

Aerial view of goods warehouse. Logistics center in industrial city zone from above. Aerial view of trucks loading at logistic center

#Truck & Bus
#Technology and Innovation

2026/09/03

Digital tire solutions for fleets

Fleets are essential for the smooth running of our everyday lives. To ensure that they remain intact, Continental offers comprehensive services and solutions for fleet and digital tire management.

#Technology and Innovation

2026/09/03

Continentals New Driving Simulator

Since 2023, Continental Tires has had the Driver-in-the-Loop Simulator in operation on the Contidrome. The simulator can be used to test tires before they are built.

#Sustainability

2026/09/03

Circularity Is Part of Our History

For more than 120 Years, we at Continental are retreading and recycling truck and bus tires.

#Technology and Innovation
#Sustainability

2026/09/03

Sustainable Materials in Tire Production

Continental Tires' goal is to produce tires from at least 40 percent renewable and recycled materials by 2030. To this end, Continental has been developing innovative concept tires for years, which are often transferred to series production. Here you will find an overview of the pioneering and sustainable technologies.

HANOVER, GERMANY - JUNE 20: The New Wheel Concept is presented during a media event by Continental to showcase new automotive technologies on June 20, 2017 in Hannover, Germany. The New wheel concept

#Technology and Innovation

2026/09/03

Smart tires for autonomous vehicles

Self-driving cars of the future will repair their own tires, park themselves and make urban mobility more affordable and environmentally-friendly.

#Future Mobility

2026/09/03

Vanlife

With digital nomads + influencers increasingly embracing #vanlife, camping gets a 21st-century upgrade. Check out the technology behind the sliding doors.

#Technology and Innovation

2026/09/03

Our new Digital Solutions for Tires

At the IAA Transportation 2024, Continental presented new digital solutions for fleets. The portfolio of ContiConnect is being expanded to include automated tread depth measurement. ContiConnect will also be divided into two product lines with immediate effect. Digital tire management is taken to a new level with these innovations.

#Technology and Innovation

2026/09/03

Our efficient and sustainable truck and bus tires

At the IAA Transportation 2024, we presented three new truck and bus tires. The focus is on efficiency, sustainable materials and energy saving.

Old bicycle tire related items from the Continental archive

#Cycling
#Technology and Innovation

2026/08/27

Two Wheels, One Passion - Bicycle Tire Technology

Oliver Vauth is a product manager for bicycle tires at Continental. In this interview, he explains why bicycle tires are more complex than people think, what is behind the BlackChili compound and when puncture protection really matters.

#Cycling
#Racing

2026/08/05

Travel Tips of the 2026 Tour de France

Discover the 2026 Tour de France route from Barcelona to Paris, exploring epic mountain passes, scenic valleys and vibrant cities across five of France's great mountain ranges.

#Technology and Innovation

2026/07/31

Tire Treads

A car tire may look simple – just a piece of rubber with a few grooves. Yet its contact area with the road is no bigger than a postcard, making the tread vital. Claudia Bauer, an engineer at Continental, and her team design this often-overlooked yet safety-critical component. In this interview, she explains why every groove is a piece of high-performance architecture – and why there are better ways to measure tread depth than using a €2 coin.

The amount of tire and road wear particles is influenced different factors such as the surface.

#Technology and Innovation
#Sustainability

2026/07/15

Continental’s Research into Tire Wear

Dr. Thomas Kramer explains why researching tire and road particles is so important – and how a specialized vacuum device is helping to better understand them.

#Cycling

2026/07/02

From the Champs-Élysées to your local loop

Experience Tour de France technology on your daily ride – with Continental road bike tires engineered for pro-level grip, speed, and puncture protection.

#Cycling
#Racing

2026/07/02

Tour de France 2026 Tires

Discover the official tires of the 2026 Tour de France - engineered for grip, safety, and performance in all stages and conditions. ▶Explore the technology now.

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#Sustainability

2026/06/08

Recycled and Renewable Production Materials in Tires

In this interview, Dr. Erin Klokkers explains how Continental uses recycled materials, mass balance, and testing to ensure safe, high-performance tires.

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#Technology and Innovation

2026/06/04

The Rubber Code

Summer, winter, or all-season tires? Continental explains why the rubber compound is so crucial—and what the 7-degree rule means for your safety.

Continental tires always supporting the teams. A.S.O. Charly López.

#Racing

2026/04/09

German Engineering meets French roads at the Tour de France

Learn about the Tour De France and Continental’s role in this legendary bicycle race!

#Technology and Innovation

2026/03/16

How Continental Tires is saving water

Continental is rethinking water use in tire production through smart reuse systems, real-time monitoring, and long-term efficiency strategies.

#Technology and Innovation
#Classic

2026/01/22

90 Years of Winter Tires

Continental first introduced special tires for winter road conditions in 1934. Since then, winter tires have provided grip, significantly shorter braking distances and greater safety on the road during the cold season.

#Extreme E
#Racing
#Sustainability

2026/01/22

From racing tire to forklift tire

Our CrossContact Extreme E tires for the 2022 season are recycled using pyrolysis. The carbon black recovered in this process is used in the production of our solid tires.

#Classic

2026/01/21

Original Equipment Heroes

With its Original Equipment tires, Continental has become a part of car history. A graphic art series pays tribute to a rich history of iconic cars.

#Racing

2026/01/21

The Extreme E car

Extreme E´s all electric SUV, called Odyssey 21, is equipped for races under the harshest conditions. Discover the impressive car.

#Performance

2026/01/21

The Dreamhub

Find the automotive and emobility dreams of our crew, share your own and win the grand prize on the SportContact 7™ Dream Hub.

Technical illustrator drawing on a glass board

#Technology and Innovation

2026/01/21

Tire Design

At Continental, tire design does not only refer to appearance, but also to various areas that have a direct impact on the performance, safety and service life of a tire. That's why our engineers are constantly developing them and constantly pushing physical boundaries.

#Running

2026/01/21

The right shoe for every adventure

Continental outsoles for adidas shoes will get you through the harshest conditions when running, hiking or mountaineering.

#Cycling

2026/01/21

Modern bike tire technology

Continental has more than 100 years experience in the development and production of bicycle tires. So let us be your guide to important concepts in modern tire technology, like tire pressure, types, aquaplaning, and tire construction methods.

#Racing
#Future Mobility

2026/01/21

E Truck World Record

Pioneering spirit, passion and electric mobility are what drive Futuricum, DPD Switzerland and Continental to accelerate the future of the sustainable logistics industry.

Classic vertical panorama view of an endless straight road running through the barren scenery of the American Southwest with extreme heat haze on a beautiful hot sunny day with blue sky in summer.

#Future Mobility

2026/01/21

Virtual road trips

Can’t drive due to Coronavirus measures? Take an epic virtual road trip despite the COVID-19 pandemic, without leaving your home. Find out how.

The right tire for almost every e-vehicle

#Future Mobility

2026/01/21

The right tire for almost every e-vehicle

Continental has the best tires for electric vehicles.

#Classic

2026/01/21

A motorsport history

Continental has been working on the development of robust and reliable tires for over 120 years. Motorsports was and still is an important driving force.

Fans trying to catch a glimpse of a TV showing the race in a motorhome at Alpe d’Huez

#Cycling
#Racing

2026/01/21

Tour de France spectator spectacle

What is it really like to experience the Tour de France live? Tour fans share their experiences on how to best enjoy the live action!

#Running

2026/01/21

Green marathons

More and more marathon organizers are showing their concern for the environment by running greener and more sustainable events.

Skiers flying over cyclists during Giro d'Italia

#Cycling

2026/01/21

Continental x Giro d'Italia 2025

Follow the 108th Giro d’Italia from its historic start in Albania to a spectacular finish in Rome, powered by Continental’s commitment to safety and performance.

#Racing

2026/01/21

Meet Jutta Kleinschmidt

The racing legend on gender equality in motorports, her best life advice, racing in the Extreme E – and driving on the Moon.

#Performance

2026/01/21

Winter High Performance Event 2022

Tuned cars and ultra-high-performance tires - put to the test on ice and snow.

Antique London's photographs: Cannon Street

#Classic

2026/01/21

Road safety history

For decades, Continental has played a crucial role in improving road safety. Could autonomous driving soon transform how we use our streets?

#Future Mobility

2026/01/21

The Conti GreenConcept at IAA Mobility 2021

Our GreenConcept tire underlines Continental’s commitment to the clean mobility of the future. Nico Rosberg is impressed. Are you?

#Performance

2026/01/21

Pushing the Limit: SportContact 7 drives champions

Pushing the limit with Sportcontact 7: top-notch equipment drives champions like Mikaela Kottulinsky and Francesco Friedrich to greatness on track and ice

#Racing

2026/01/21

New CrossContact

An Extreme race requires an Extreme tire.

#Running

2026/01/21

Smart Shoes

Future shoes are already here. Wearable technology can track data for runners, online gaming and even for physically impaired users. What’s next for smart sneakers?

Close up photo of a businessman driving a car

#Technology and Innovation

2026/01/21

Voice assistants

In-car voice assistants are now able to understand natural speech, multiple questions and learn from interactions to increase driving safety and comfort.

#Performance

2026/01/21

Papenburg 3000

New speed records set at the Papenburg 3000 thanks to top-class tuning and ultra high performance tires.

Two bicycle langes with underground shops.

#Cycling

2026/01/21

Innovative bike parking solutions

Cycling is one of the most economical transport options. But where can you park securely? Check out the most innovative bike parking solutions around.

Tour De France Photo of Didi the Devil – probably the most well-known TDF fan

#Cycling
#Racing

2026/01/21

Tour de France History

From wild, booze-fueled races through the night to a global sporting phenomenon: find out how the Tour de France has changed since its early days.

#Future Mobility

2026/01/21

IAA 2023: Emerging Continental Tire News and Mobility Trends

Explore IAA & Continental Tires: Future Mobility Trends and Innovations. Unveiling the future of transportation

#Classic
#Running

2026/01/21

History of rubber shoe soles

You may know Continental as one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers, but we started making rubber shoe soles almost 150 years ago.

The Grand Raid (La Réunion, Indian Ocean)

#Running

2026/01/21

The world's ten toughest trail runs

Simmering volcanos, snow-covered peaks, deserts, jungles, icy rivers, scorpions, snakes, wildcats, thirst, pain and fear are just some of the challenges facing trail runners in the world’s most rugged landscapes.

#Classic

2026/01/21

Breakdown history

More than 100 years of innovation in Continental’s tire technology has made driving safer and more enjoyable. Breakdowns could even become a thing of the past.

#Running

2026/01/21

10 tips on running in winter

Will breathing cold air harm your lungs? Is it okay to feel cold while you’re running? What kind of running shoes deliver grip on ice?

#Cycling

2026/01/21

BlackChili Technology

Exclusively made in Germany, BlackChili is a revolutionary tread compound from Continental combining the best properties of grip, speed, and durability.

HIghway cross roads in Shanghai, China, East Asia.

#Future Mobility

2026/01/21

Car connectivity

Cars of the future will be able to predict obstacles and read your mind. Find out how car connectivity will change your driving experience.

#Technology and Innovation
#Sustainability

2026/01/21

Conti CityPlus

Our Conti CityPlus is our latest concept tire. Its focus is on particularly energy-efficient driving in urban traffic.

#Performance

2024/10/30

Tuning Heritage at Continental

Tuning is about more than just standing out; it’s about achieving the highest levels of performance, grip, precision and handling. Learn more about our high-performance tires and tuning partners.

#Racing

2026/01/21

About Extreme E

Continental is a Founding Partner of Extreme E, a new race series setting new milestones in eMobility performance and safety.

A man and a woman on their bicycles next to a car waiting for the traffic lights.

#Cycling

2026/01/21

Reaching new heights for bike safety

Bikes don’t have airbags or impact protection zones. But there are technological solutions that can help keep riders safe. Check them out here.

#Running

2026/01/21

Aspiring athletes

The steepest 50-meter-sprint in the world: How athlete Johannes Rydzek set World Record on Continental soles with maximum grip.

#Performance

2026/01/21

Driving Electric Like a Pro

Nico Rosberg, with the help of the SportContact™ 7, teaches us how to drive an electric car like a pro, so you can master the road ahead with confidence.

#Performance

2026/01/21

7 Laps with Nico Rosberg

Nico Rosberg gets behind the wheel with the brand-new SportContact™ 7 to interview the people behind the high-performance tire.

#Racing

2026/01/21

The Continental Traction Challenge

Continental is adding an extra element of competition to Extreme E with a designated section on each course, known as the Traction Challenge.

#Cycling

2026/01/21

Bike tire maintenance

To get the most out of your rides, however, it's a good idea to check the condition of the tires, wheels and brakes on a regular basis.

Colorful painted facades on charming cobblestone pedestrian street in Old Town of Regensburg, a Bavarian city on Danube River in southeast Germany.

#Cycling

2026/01/21

Bike-friendly cities in Germany

Cycling as the main mode of transport is on the rise in Germany – and in bike-friendly cities where Continental offices are located.

#Racing

2024/07/16

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