Continental

Award Winning ContiSportContact™ 3 to Feature on new Passat CC

Volkswagen has chosen Continental Tyres to exclusively equip its new Passat CC.

The partnership will see the new ContiSportContact™ 3 with ContiSeal™ technology now being factory-fitted on the highly luxurious Passat CC.

Well known for its excellent safety at high speeds, shorter braking distances and superb handling and steering response in all conditions, the award winning ContiSportContact™3, featuring award winning ContiSeal™ technology compliment the Passat CC’s exemplary on road performance.

“We are delighted with this further approval from Volkswagen. Currently all Passat-CC models are fitted exclusively with Continental tyres with the ContiSeal™ technology to provide the driver a high level of safety in the case of tyre failure,” Marketing Manager of Continental Tyres, Australia, Gareth Taylor said.

“Our ever growing OE portfolio, confirms the strength of our brand. As one of the World’s leading automotive industry suppliers we are committed to making individual mobility, safer, more comfortable and more sustainable through forward looking products and services just like the ContiSeal™ technology,” Mr Taylor said.

“More than 780 different vehicle models boast Continental as original equipment, making the brand number one in Europe in the original equipment sector for passenger and light truck tyres and number four overall in the world market.”

ContiSeal™ technology is available in Australia along with the complete Continental range to suit a variety of vehicle types and Australia’s varied driving conditions.

About Continental:

With sales of approximately €20 billion in 2009 Continental is among the leading automotive suppliers worldwide. As a supplier of brake systems, systems and components for powertrains and chassis, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, vehicle electronics, tyres and technical elastomers, Continental contributes enhanced driving safety and global climate protection. Continental is also a competent partner in networked automobile communication. Continental currently employs approximately 138,000 in 46 countries.

Continental is the European market leader for passenger and light truck tires. More than 30 percent of all new European cars leave the factory fitted with Continental tyres. The tyre divisions are an official sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. For further details, please go to www.ContiSoccerWorld.com

Tags: ContiSeal™ technology, ContiSportContact™3, Passat