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150 Years of Continental

150 Years of Continental

2021 is a special year for Continental: On October 8, our company will celebrate its 150th anniversary.

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Scientific Study on Continental in the Nazi Era

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Broad-based, independent historical study by corporate historian Prof. Paul Erker sheds light on Continental...

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The “Ghost Car”

50 Jahre Fahrerloses Fahren III-0036_2

On September 11, 1968, Continental’s first electronically controlled driverless car took to the Contidrom.

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Continental at the IAA since 1905

Continental at IAA 1905

More than 100 years of future mobility solutions.

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25-year Presence in China: Continental Actively Drives China’s Mobility

25 Years Continental China

2020 is the 25th anniversary of Continental entering the market in China. The technology company Continental...

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