Continental Tyre South Africa Recognised as a Top Employer for 2026
Gqeberha, South Africa – Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has once again earned the prestigious Top Employer certification for 2026 from the internationally respected Top Employers Institute. This recognition underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to excellence in people management, leadership development, and employee wellbeing. The Top Employers Institute evaluates organisations worldwide based on rigorous criteria, […]
Continental SportContact 7 Powers Mercedes-AMG Experience at Zwartkops Raceway
Continental Tyre South Africa has joined forces with Mercedes-Benz South Africa as the official tyre partner for the AMG Experience, bringing together two brands synonymous with precision engineering, innovation, and performance excellence. Based at Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria, the partnership equips the full fleet of Mercedes-AMG vehicles used in driver training with Continental’s SportContact 7 […]
Continental Tyre South Africa Celebrates 3 Millionth Polo Production at VWSA Kariega Plant
GQEBERHA, South Africa, October 17, 2025 – Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) proudly congratulates Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) on a remarkable milestone: the production of the 3 millionth Polo at the Kariega manufacturing facility. This achievement highlights VWSA’s enduring legacy in the South African automotive industry, showcasing decades of innovation, quality, and engineering excellence. […]
Continental Advances Tyre Sustainability with Higher Share of Renewable and Recycled Materials
EcoVadis platinum rating underscores tiremaker’s commitment to environmental stewardship Hanover, Germany, 25 June 2025 – Continental is accelerating its sustainability transformation with a significant boost in the use of renewable and recycled materials across its global tyre production. Building on its already industry-leading practices, the premium tyre manufacturer is set to increase the share of […]
Continental’s Cutting-Edge Tyre Testing: A Commitment to Excellence in Safety, Quality, and Performance
GQEBERHA, South Africa, March 19, 2025 – Continental, a global leader in tyre technology, leaves nothing to chance when it comes to the development and quality control of its tyres. With a relentless focus on performance, safety, and durability, the company subjects all of its tyre models to extensive and sophisticated testing procedures. These tests […]
Continental Celebrates 30 Years of Silica Innovation in Tyre Technology
Hanover, Germany, March 12, 2025 – Thirty years ago, Continental pioneered a revolution in tyre technology by incorporating silica into its tread compounds for the first time. This breakthrough significantly enhanced driving safety and energy efficiency, setting new industry standards. Since then, silica has largely replaced carbon black in tread compounds, contributing to reduced rolling […]
The Future on the Road: How Continental Is Transferring Technologies from Concept Tyres to Series Production
HANOVER, Germany, January 24, 2024 – At leading international trade fairs such as IAA Mobility, Continental presents innovative technologies that set new standards. One topic of focus is sustainability. As early as 2021, the tyre manufacturer focused on the use of silica from agricultural waste, polyester from recycled PET and other renewable and recyclable materials […]
Extreme E extends partnership with Founding Partner Continental
LONDON, United Kingdom, January 17, 2024 – Extreme E has revealed its calendar for the upcoming 2024 season, as the pioneering off-road racing championship gears up for its fourth campaign. Extreme E, the pioneering electric off-road racing championship, is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Continental, the championship’s official tyre supplier and […]
PremiumContact 7 from Continental Ensures Even Greater Safety on Dry and Wet Roads
GQEBERHA, South Africa, September 7, 2023 – Following several years of development, Continental has delivered the seventh generation of the successful premium tyre, the PremiumContact 7. The developers focused specifically on the most important customer requirement of maximum safety in order to deliver peace of mind and comfort for the entire family. German engineering has […]
Innovative Continental PremiumContact 7 Now Available in South Africa
GQEBERHA, South Africa, August 31, 2023 – The new PremiumContact 7 tyre from Continental is now available from retailers in South Africa. The premium tyre will offer motorists even greater safety on both dry and wet roads. The first independent press tests have confirmed the high standards of safety offered by Continental’s new flagship product. […]
Continental is the First Manufacturer to Launch Series Tyre with Very High Share of Sustainable Materials
Hanover, Germany, June 19, 2023 – Continental today presented its most sustainable series tyre to date – the UltraContact NXT. With up to 65 percent renewable, recycled and mass balance certified materials, it combines a remarkably high share of sustainable materials with maximum safety and performance. Continental is the first manufacturer to launch a tyre […]
Continental Tyre Road Safety Easter Holiday
Gqeberha, South Africa, April 3, 2023 – As the Easter holiday approaches, many South Africans will be hitting the roads to visit friends and family or go on holiday. With increased traffic on the roads during this period, it is important to prioritize road safety. As a leading tyre manufacturer in South Africa, Continental is […]