Continental is exhibiting its new Continental WinterContact TS 850 P at the Geneva International Motorshow this week.

The international tyre manufacturer and automotive supplier Continental today announced plans to significantly expand its truck and bus tyre production facilities in Otrokovice (Czech Republic). With a total investment of Ç165 million in the next few years, Continental is continuing the ongoing investment program for its tyre division.

Continental has developed a new approach to recycling rubberised steel cord scrap – a by-product of its tyre production. The device, called the “Hurricane Machine” makes it possible to separate uncured rubber compound and steel cord, a development which marks yet another step in Continental’s pursuit of making tyre production more sustainable.

However, what of the distraction potential for drivers who are facing information overload in this brave new world of motoring? An audience from motoring, road safety and other sectors came together today at the RDS in Dublin to hear two expert international speakers talk about how car technology is changing the role of the driver

Automakers expect tyres that not only demonstrate top performance characteristics but are also particularly quiet, generating only what the occupants perceive as a pleasant noise level. To meet these expectations, Continental has introduced a new technology that substantially reduces tyre noise inside the cabin.