PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa, 6 December 2017 - From 2018 Continental will be an official partner of the Tour de France, entrenching the pioneering German tyre manufacturer's reputation for producing best-in-class tyres for the original equipment and replacement markets, covering everything from cars to trucks, motorcycles and, of course, bicycles. The sponsorship agreement was officially announced in Paris by Christian Prudhomme, General Director Tour de France, and Nikolai Setzer, Member of … [Read more...] about co-sponsor of The Herald Continental Cycle Tour becomes official partner of Tour de France
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70th Anniversary celebration for only tyre supplier to all seven local vehicle manufacturers
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) is celebrating a significant milestone as the company reaches its 70th anniversary in 2017. Originally founded as a joint venture between General Tire International in the US and the local Williams Hunt Group, the General Tire and Rubber Company South Africa was officially registered in January 1947. The local operation was acquired by Continental AG in 1998 and renamed Continental Tyre South Africa (Pty) Ltd, creating the foundation to become one of … [Read more...] about 70th Anniversary celebration for only tyre supplier to all seven local vehicle manufacturers
The People’s Choice Tyre Brand
Port Elizabeth based Continental Tyre has been voted South Africa's top tyre brand for the fourth consecutive year at the 2016 Standard Bank People's Wheels Awards in Sandton. The People's Wheels Awards is run by the Future Group, in association with Standard Bank Vehicle and Asset Finance. The annual nationwide survey of vehicle owners determines which automotive brands are considered the best by SA's motoring public. Continental took the honours once again as South Africa's Preferred … [Read more...] about The People’s Choice Tyre Brand
Shaun Uys
Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Shaun Uys from Continental Tyre: Continental Tyre South Africa today announced the selection of Shaun Uys (45) as its new Managing Director (MD). Currently head of Marketing & Sales Replacement Tyres South Africa and Sub Sahara, Uys will succeed Dieter Horni as MD effective August 1, 2015. After 6 years in South Africa, Horni will be returning to Hanover in Germany to head the Business Development portfolio for the Middle … [Read more...] about Shaun Uys
Silver Arrow for Local Tyre Company
Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) has been awarded the PMR.africa Silver Arrow 2011 award in an Eastern Cape Provincial Survey of Leaders and Achievers in the Eastern Cape. The award focused on Companies and institutions doing most in their sectors over the past 12 months to stimulate the economic growth and development of the Eastern Cape Province. Continental Tyre won the tyre manufacturers' sector. Says CTSA PR and Communications Manager Rene Olivier, "We are so proud to be acknowledged … [Read more...] about Silver Arrow for Local Tyre Company
Local Tyre Brand Tops in Brand Awareness
The latest 2011 brand awareness survey by Mindline Energy has shown that Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA) is the tyre brand most easily recognised by drivers. The survey was conducted in February 2011 using face- to-face interviews with a sample of more than 400 respondents over eighteen years of age, who own their own car and drive at least 10 000kms per year. Twenty-eight tyre brands were compared in the survey. CTSA PR and Communications Manager, Rene Olivier, explains that in the top … [Read more...] about Local Tyre Brand Tops in Brand Awareness
42nd Rally for Cradock Octogenarian
The 42nd annual Continental Milligan Vintage Trial will rally around the Garden Route from Monday 6 June, starting at the George Show grounds and proceeding through Grootbrak and Kleinbrak. On Tuesday the rally will start from the same place and head to Eight Bells for Tea (tea usually starts at 10am), then over the Robinson pass towards Oudtshoorn. Wednesday sees the rally heading over the Outeniqua pass and on to Uniondale for Tea. On Thursday, the last day of the rally, the route will … [Read more...] about 42nd Rally for Cradock Octogenarian
South African Tyre Firm Hiring Graduates
Globally automotive supplier Continental plan to hire 1500 new employees this year. "This year we plan to hire around 1 500 university graduates and young professionals worldwide," reported Heinz-Gerhard Wente, Continental's Executive Board member for Human Resources in Hannover. Management Development Specialist at Continental Tyre South Africa (CTSA), Pamela de Wit, says, "Between 20 and 25 graduates and in-service trainees, within various disciplines are recruited by CTSA each year. An … [Read more...] about South African Tyre Firm Hiring Graduates
The Cheapest Place to Get Your Tyres Fitted
If you want to skip the gumph that I write and just get the answer to the above then I suggest you click here for the answer. Okay Mom, now that we have got rid of the riff raff let me tell you all about just how much people love me and the work that MyPE tirelessly does for Port Elizabeth....... The e-mail that landed on my desktop in November 2010 read; "Dear Alan, Thank you for the great exposure that you have unstintingly given Continental Tyres over the last year. As a small token of … [Read more...] about The Cheapest Place to Get Your Tyres Fitted
International Automotive Supplier Reaches out to Japan
Port Elizabeth - International automotive supplier, Continental, announced its solidarity with the people of Japan and on 15 March pledged €250,000 (around R2.4 million) in emergency aid for those living in the regions destroyed by the earthquake and tsunami. "Our thoughts are currently with the people of Japan who are living through one of the country’s worst crises. Management and employees alike have been devastated by the disaster and its consequences. Fortunately, our own locations and … [Read more...] about International Automotive Supplier Reaches out to Japan
Local Takkies for Local Vehicles
Leading local tyre manufacturer Continental has obtained several approvals from Audi - both seriously sporty quattro models R8 and RS3 and the luxury A8 saloon are to be fitted ex works with tyres developed by Continental in Hanover. The sporty models come equipped with Continental's high-tech ContiSportContact 5 P as well as the economical ContiPremiumContact 2. For the R8, 19" diameter tyres have been approved, with tyres up to 21" destined for the A8; the RS3 is being fitted with 19" … [Read more...] about Local Takkies for Local Vehicles
Get Ready to Pay More for you Vehicle Tekkies
The current high price level for the main types of natural rubber used in the production of tyres compelled Continental Tyre South Africa to increase the prices of tyres in the South African replacement market by an average of 7.5%, in January 2011 with a further increase expected in the second quarter of 2011. "At well over US$3 per kg, the prices for natural rubber are now at a historic high. The price rises affect all the tyre brands belonging to Continental Tyre. "We have implemented … [Read more...] about Get Ready to Pay More for you Vehicle Tekkies
Continental Tyre Plans Additional R20 Million PE Investment
In the midst of the recovering market conditions, Continental Tyre South Africa has announced its most extensive product offensive so far. The company plans to further expand its market share in the commercial vehicle tyre sector. In this regard, CTSA has invested R 200 million in its Port Elizabeth plant, with another R 20 million investment planned for the future. Six new tyre patterns, available in five different sizes will be available over the next six months, all produced locally at … [Read more...] about Continental Tyre Plans Additional R20 Million PE Investment
Discovery Sponsors Movie Tickets, Why not PE Watersports
Ja, Discovery, I am talking about YOU. In the past MyPE has given a little bit of exposure to Discovery as a result of their sometimes innovative programmes that they develop for their members. For example, Discovery: Have an arrangement with Pick 'n Pay whereby certain 'health foods' are supplied to card carrying Discovery members at extremely good rates. Another with Virgin Active discounting membership rates and another, get this Discounting Movie Tickets to card carrying … [Read more...] about Discovery Sponsors Movie Tickets, Why not PE Watersports
Aids Orphans All Kitted Out for School To-Morrow
The first day of school for this year was a joyful day for 120 orphans from various areas of Nelson Mandela Bay when they received new school uniforms thanks to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Back To School Project. At a handover event in Motherwell NU13 on Tuesday, 18 January, Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor, Cllr Zanoxolo Wayile handed out the new school uniforms to those children who lost their parents as a result of HIV/Aids. The children received shoes, dresses, shirts, grey … [Read more...] about Aids Orphans All Kitted Out for School To-Morrow
