Continental Magazine

Since the introduction of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence (AI) has been a hot topic. But the true power of AI is not limited to texts and photos alone. It is shaping the future of mobility – a future that Continental has already embraced.

We discovered in 2022 that unforeseen events can change outlooks for the future within a short amount of time. The experiences we have faced over the past few months have shown us how many industries can be affected simultaneously and require a rethink within the economy. What is important here is how we deal with this and whether or not we are able to develop ourselves further. This is also the focus for Continental.

The new all-electric way of vacation traveling: Continental counts among the suppliers equipping the new Volkswagen ID. Buzz minivan with a wide array of technologies.

The displays of tomorrow

The Continental Magazine takes a deeper look into the fundamental shifts in the automotive industry and how Continental is working every day to ensure that progress arises from change.

On October 8th, 2021, Continental has celebrated a special anniversary in its company’s history. 150 years have passed since it was founded in 1871.

Dandelions and rice husks. What sounds like a salad recipe on a lunch menu in fashionable Berlin are components of Continental’s new Conti GreenConcept tire concept, which is sustainable, lightweight and efficient.

Mobility is a basic prerequisite for social inclusion, access to the labor market, societal progress and even for maintaining emotional relationships.

The future belongs to electric vehicles and self-driving cars. But without full connectivity and extremely high-performance computers, that future won’t get far.

An independent scientific study is now investigating Continental’s responsibility during the Nazi era – and, in an innovative approach, it also includes companies that were not yet part of the corporation at the time. 

We are in the process of a profound transformation. It influences every aspect of our business: products, processes, business models and structures. This presents us with major challenges, but mostly, great opportunities.

For some time now, many car audio systems have been overtaking home systems. And there’s also much more they can do, for example, by improving road safety and helping navigation.

It's about more than just hot dogs and soccer: When you go to the stadium, you also want to sit comfortably. The latest technology makes seat covers extremely weatherproof – as well as highly comfortable in state-of-the-art designs.

What was once a piece of wood with drilled holes into which gauges and instruments were screwed in the first gasoline-driven carriages of the 19th century, has now become a real high-tech object: the dashboard. The modern displays of today are becoming ever more digital, powerful and intuitive to use. Moreover, there is no end in sight to this breathtaking development – quite the contrary.

Any accident is an accident too many. With traffic scenarios becoming increasingly complex and the number of road users on the rise, modern corning assistance systems can help save lives.

Networking people, cultures, partners and systems enables sustainable solutions that create more value – together, complex tasks can be mastered that nobody can master alone.

The augmented-reality head-up display – a new dimension in safety

Full speed ahead into the future: From the test track to public roads – automated driving in real-life road traffic