Mr. Peter Rankl, President of ASEAN Continental Automotive, commented on the automotive business, stating, "As a global leader in automotive technology, Continental is committed to enhancing the future of mobility by developing innovations that focus on elevating safety, driver experience, and advancing autonomous driving. We are always on the go and prepared to adapt to changes in the automotive industry. One of the significant trends alongside electric vehicles is Autonomous Mobility, which will play a crucial role in the growth of the automotive market in the near future. Continental Automotive has been continuously developing solutions for Autonomous Mobility with the goal of improving convenience and comfort, while providing the highest level of driving efficiency and safety. This includes offerings such as an Assisted & Automated Driving Control Unit (ADCU), a high-security and reliable multipurpose processing platform suitable for Highly Automated Driving (HAD). ADCU processes data from various sensors, enabling real-time decision-making, integrated with Auto-Parking to ensure safe and stress-free parking in any location. Additionally, we are also prioritizing the development of solutions for automotive architecture and networks with Smart Cockpit technologies, offering High-Performance Computing (HPC) that seamlessly connects in-vehicle functions from entertainment to safety."
Mr. Karel Kucera, Managing Director of Continental Tyres (Thailand), gave deeper insights into the tire business, "The overall tire market continues to grow as expected, driven by key trends in the car industry, such as the popularity of electric vehicles among modern consumers. Continental Tyres is well equipped, as all our tires within our product range are compatible with EVs. We also supply factory-fit tires to the top 5 EV manufacturers in Asia-Pacific, including Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen, BYD, and Geely. Key tire technologies that EV drivers can look for include, ContiSeal, for vehicles without a spare tire, can immediately seal punctures, and ContiSilent, as EVs don't emit engine sound, can also minimize tire noise. In addition to its outstanding innovations in tires for electric vehicles, Continental Tyres also offers tire products for all types of vehicles, meeting the demands of both European and Asian automotive brands across a wide range of segments, including pickup trucks, commercial trucks, and motorcycles."
"Continental Tyres is also committed to creating high-performance tires with road safety being the highest priority. Furthermore, we have already taken several initiatives, along the entire value chain, towards meeting our environmental and social responsibility goals." Mr. Karel added.
Mr. Vignesh Devasenapathy, Plant Manager, Manufacturing and Logistics Tires, Continental Tyres (Thailand), emphasized the company's commitment to tire production, "This year marks the 5th year of our Continental tire plant in Rayong, which is one of the most advanced and largest production bases for Continental in the Asia-Pacific region. By 2030, we have a dedication to present the best technological innovations and sustainable solutions that span the entire production chain, while simultaneously raising sustainability within the manufacturing process and products, aligning with Continental's global sustainability policy. The expansion of the Rayong plant is part of our investment plan to increase production capacity to meet market demand while maintaining high standards of safety and sustainability. Moreover, investing in advanced technologies demonstrates Continental's ability to produce high-quality tires that consistently meet the needs of customers worldwide with confidence."
"This event clearly reaffirms that Continental is more than just a manufacturer of automotive and tire technologies; we are innovators developing the future of mobility with safety and sustainability at the core of everything we do, to enhance the driver experience," Mr. Peter concluded.
Source: FleishmanHillard