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Continental Develops Control Element For Automated Driving

The Smart Control input device is transparently and intuitively configured to aid the transition from driver to user of automated driving functions. It informs vehicle occupants when automated driving or manual driving is possible and also can be used to control driving maneuvers.

Continental Supports Mexico Earthquake Relief Efforts

Continental is donating more than $50,000 to support the relief efforts in the areas affected by the Sept. 19 earthquake in Mexico.

Continental Innovation Powered By Female Engineering And Tech Talent

Aruna Anand, head of Continental Engineering Services North America (pictured), will receive the Professional Achievement in Industry award during the Women of Color Awards Gala and Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 7 in Cobo Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Continental Hose Plant In Iowa Celebrates 40th Anniversary

The Mount Pleasant, Iowa, plant began production with two spiral hose lines in 1977. Total employment at the location is more than 260.

Continental Enhances ‘Key As A Service’ Portfolio And Acquires Full Ownership Of OTA Keys

Founded in September 2014 as a joint venture between Continental and D’leteren, OTA keys enable fleets, car-sharing and car rental companies to use the mobile phones as keys for their vehicles.

Continental Employee At Lincoln, Nebraska, Plant Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary

In 1967, Lyndon Baines Johnson was president of the United States and finishing out his term. On Sept. 18 of that year, 18-year-old Sally “Monia” Edwards began her employment with Continental.

Continental Tire The Americas Announces Promotions In US PLT Replacement Sales Organization

Chris Charity has been promoted to vice president of sales. In this role, Charity will be responsible for managing and directing the company’s sales efforts across all replacement market channels in the U.S. market.

Continental Conveyor Belt Plant In Marysville, Ohio, Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The 375,000-square-foot facility rests on a 110-acre plot of land about 30 miles northwest of Columbus, Ohio. The plant shipped its first conveyor belt on Aug. 31, 1967.

Continental Tire Rolls Out Promotion

Running through Aug. 31, consumers who purchase four Continental Tire passenger or light-truck tires will receive a $70 Visa prepaid card.

Continental Announces New Rewards Program For Canadian Automotive Aftermarket

Continental has taken the same basic premise as the U.S. program, but has added the distributor counterperson component for the Canadian aftermarket.

BestDrive Opens New Commercial Tire Center In Kansas City

Established in 2010, BestDrive now has 21 commercial tire centers across the United States, with plans to expand into eight additional states by the end of 2018.

Continental Named A ‘Best Places To Work In South Carolina’

The award recognizes and honors the best employers in the state of South Carolina, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce and businesses.