"Number One in 13 of 14 Tire Categories"...Continental Demonstrates Technical Prowess in European Tests

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Continental Tire achieved excellent results in summer tire tests conducted in 2026 by major independent institutional investors and automotive media outlets in Europe, proving its technical competitiveness. European summer tire tests are authoritative evaluations conducted annually by automotive magazines, car clubs, and mobility institutional investors, serving as a benchmark for consumer tire purchases.

Continental Tire ranked first in 13 out of a total of 24 evaluations conducted this year and placed in the Top 3 on 19 occasions. In these tests, Continental Tire received high scores in core driving performance items directly linked to safety, such as braking performance, wet road grip, and driving balance. A diverse lineup ranging from ultra-high-performance vehicle products to eco-friendly product groups received consistently positive evaluations.

By product, the ultra-high-performance flagship tire "SportContact 7" ranked first in the UHP test conducted by the German automotive media outlet Auto Bild Sportscars, earning recognition for its precise handling performance and superior braking power. The premium sedan tire "PremiumContact 7" secured overall first place in the UHP summer tire test conducted by the German automotive magazine Auto Zeitung. This product is noted for its strength in maintaining stable driving balance on both dry and wet road surfaces. The eco-friendly tire "UltraContact NXT," designed with sustainability in mind, also received excellent evaluations in tests conducted by the German automotive club AvD.

Niko Kiriazopoulos, Head of Replacement Tires at Continental Tire Korea, stated that this achievement is the result of continuous research and development in core areas such as tread design, compound technology, and structural design. Niko Kiriazopoulos also said that Continental will continue to expand its product portfolio reflecting Continental's premium technology for domestic consumers in the future.

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