Continental, marking its 150th birthday, is getting in shape for future

Continental is focusing on areas of high growth potential, especially software and self-driving vehicle technology. (AUTOMOTIVE NEWS ILLUSTRATION)

October 11, 2021 04:00 AM

MUNICH — Continental bears little resemblance today to the company it was when it started 150 years ago this month. In truth, it is looking increasingly unfamiliar to the company it was even 20 years ago.

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