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THAILAND: Continental expands network
26 April 2012
Continental Tyres is targeting a growing share of Thailand’s tyre market with plans to double its retail network to 300 outlets his year.
INTERVIEW: Retiring CLEPA CEO Lars Holmqvist: Part 1
3 April 2012
After eight hugely influential years at the helm of one of Europe's most powerful lobbying bodies, Lars Holmqvist is stepping down as supplier body CLEPA CEO to concentrate on other automotive projects. In the first part of two interviews, Holmqvist, a man who when he phones European Commission (EC) president, Jose Manuel Barrow, the phone is picked up, talks to Simon Warburton in his Brussels office before handing over the reins to former PSA board member, Jean-Marc Gales.
GERMANY: Schaeffler generates record sales and earnings in 2011
20 March 2012
Schaeffler says that in 2011 it significantly exceeded the previous year's record levels of sales and earnings.
INDIA: Continental takes 100% of local JV
9 March 2012
Continental has acquired Rico Auto Industries' 50% share in the joint venture Continental Rico Hydraulic Brakes India. The company is now a fully owned subsidiary of the global supplier.
CHINA: Continental opens winter test centre
23 February 2012
International auto supplier Continental has officially opened its chassis and safety division's new winter test centre n Heihe, Heilongjiang province in China.
SPAIN: New V8 opens new doors to Bentley Continental
16 February 2012
The new V8 engine for Volkswagen Group's Bentley Continental GT, launched at last month’s Detroit show, is now on the road with a 40% cut in fuel consumption and emissions as well as a drop of around GBP13,000 in price compared with the older 12-cylinder versions.
GERMANY: Continental names supply chain chief
10 February 2012
International automotive supplier Continental recently appointed Jürgen Braunstetter, 49, to head the newly created central function supply chain management automotive - a position directly below board level.
DETROIT SHOW: Global debuts list
10 January 2012
Our complete list of concept and production vehicle global premieres which were revealed at the North American International Auto Show.
DETROIT INTERVIEW: General Motors determined to rescue Opel
9 January 2012
General Motors has no plans to give up on unprofitable Opel or axe the UK-only Vauxhall brand, international operations head Tim Lee said in a wide-ranging interview on the sidelines of the Detroit show on Monday.
DETROIT SHOW: Global debuts list [BMW ActiveHybrid 3 & Chrysler 700C added]
9 January 2012
Some additions to our list of concept and production vehicle global premieres that are being revealed at the North American International Auto Show. This year's media preview days are 9 and 10 January, with just-auto reporting live from the COBO Center.
DETROIT PREVIEW: Global debuts list [updated with Tata Emo, 2013MY Land Cruiser]
6 January 2012
Some additions to our list of concept and production vehicle global premieres that will be revealed at the North American International Auto Show. This year's media preview days are 9 and 10 January, with just-auto reporting live from the COBO Center.
DETROIT PREVIEW: Global debuts list [Volvo concept & Porsche 911 Cabrio added]
4 January 2012
An updated list of concept and production vehicle global premieres due to be revealed on the 9 & 10 January media days of the North American International Auto Show.
UK: US, China, bolster Bentley sales
3 January 2012
Volkswagen group premium brand Bentley said it bounced back to pre-recession levels of demand during 2011, with strong growth in all major markets.
DETROIT PREVIEW: Global debuts list [UPDATED]
21 December 2011
An updated list of all the concept and production vehicle global premieres scheduled to be revealed on the 9 & 10 January media days of the North American International Auto Show.
DETROIT PREVIEW: Global debuts list [UPDATED]
20 December 2011
Just-auto's list of the concept and production vehicle global premieres scheduled to be revealed on the 9 & 10 January media days of the North American International Auto Show.
GERMANY: Brake assist to become standard in small cars: Continental
20 December 2011
Continental says the city emergency brake assist is set to become standard equipment in small cars, making it one of its major objectives.
DETROIT PREVIEW: Bentley launching new V8 models
12 December 2011
Two new Bentley Continental V8 models will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 9 January, supplementing the W12 line.
GERMANY: Continental to launch ethernet networking in vehicles
2 December 2011
International automotive supplier Continental said is ready to deploy ethenet networking technology in future vehicles.
BRAZIL: Continental to build US$12.5m engine test centre
21 November 2011
Continental is building a new US$12.5m technical centre in Brazil to expand capabilities for testing emission, homologation and calibration on gasoline and diesel engines.
RUSSIA: CIE, Avtocom and Doga form screen wiper/washer JV
3 November 2011
Avtocom has joined with Spain's CIE and Doga to establish a manufacturing joint venture in Russia to produce car windscreen wiper/washer systems.
PRODUCT EYE: Chevrolet Camaro, Aveo & Volt
13 October 2011
There are worse ways to spend an unseasonly hot afternoon than driving around Switzerland in a Camaro convertible. I found myself doing this as part of a group flown in to sample four models that will be in European showrooms in the coming months. More of that in a moment.
GERMANY: Continental to supply Ford with I3 turbochargers
12 October 2011
Continental will be supplying Ford with innovative turbochargers for the carmaker's new I3 engines.
US: Continental to build new plant in South Carolina
10 October 2011
Continental is to build a new tyre plant in Sumter, South Carolina to meet growing demand for both retail and OEM tyres.
SPAIN: Spanish Up confirmed as Seat Mii
4 October 2011
VW's Spanish unit Seat has announced its version of the VW Up, the Mii. Skoda recently launched its version called Citigo.
September 2011 management briefing: IAA Frankfurt Motor Show retrospective
30 September 2011
His blisters now healed and floodlight-induced suntan fading, Glenn Brooks reflects on the best and biggest Frankfurt motor show he has attended.
GERMANY: Continental enters partnership with Brabus
30 September 2011
Continental and high performance car manufacturer Brabus are entering into a technology partnership.
HUNGARY: ContiTech mulls rubber compounding facility
23 September 2011
ContiTech is mulling the construction of a rubber compounding facility in Nyíregyháza, Hungary in addition to its existing plant there under the name of Phoenix Légrugó Technológia which has 230 employees and produces air spring systems.
September 2011 management briefing: IAA Frankfurt Motor Show preview
12 September 2011
Notwithstanding the incongruous absence of Nissan, the 2011 Frankfurt motor show sees an automotive industry in a determinedly upbeat mood, with the German manufacturers especially keen to show off at home. Glenn Brooks, who will be walking the halls for just-auto in the coming days, considers which models matter.
FRANKFURT PREVIEW: Mercedes does over the B-class
25 August 2011
Mercedes would have you believe its new B-class hatchback - official photos and first details just released - is a "compact sports tourer".
FRANKFURT PREVIEW: G2 Bentley GTC drop-top breaking cover
24 August 2011
Bentley's second generation Continental GTC convertible will make its global debut at next month’s Frankfurt show.
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Datamonitor's Continental AG - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. Continental AG - SWOT Analysis examines the company’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.Continental is one of the leading automotive industry suppliers. The company manufactures and supplies tires, brake systems, chassis components, and vehicle electronics. The company primarily operates in the Europe. It is headquartered in Hannover, Germany and employs 148,228 people. The company recorded revenues of E26,046.9 million ($34,556.4 million) in the financial year ended December 2010 (FY2010), an increase of 29.6% over FY2009. The operating profit of the company was E2,140.8 million ($2,840.2 million) in FY2010, compared to an operating profit of E218 million ($289 million) in FY2009. The net profit was E576 million ($764.2 million) in FY2010, compared to a net loss of E1,649.2 million ($2,188 million) in FY2009.
Continental AG
Datamonitor's Continental AG - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. Continental AG - SWOT Analysis examines the company’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.Continental is one of the leading automotive industry suppliers. The company manufactures and supplies tires, brake systems, chassis components, and vehicle electronics. The company primarily operates in the Europe. It is headquartered in Hannover, Germany and employs 148,228 people. The company recorded revenues of E26,046.9 million ($34,556.4 million) in the financial year ended December 2010 (FY2010), an increase of 29.6% over FY2009. The operating profit of the company was E2,140.8 million ($2,840.2 million) in FY2010, compared to an operating profit of E218 million ($289 million) in FY2009. The net profit was E576 million ($764.2 million) in FY2010, compared to a net loss of E1,649.2 million ($2,188 million) in FY2009.
