Continental AG is a holding company, which engages in the provision of manufacture and sale of soft rubber products, rubberized fabrics, and solid tires. It operates through the following segments: Automotive, Tires, ContiTech, Contract Manufacturing, and Other/Holding/Consolidation. The Automotive segment comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, and motion and motion control systems. The Tires segment focuses on the provision of tire technology solutions. The ContiTech segment specializes in developing and manufacturing cross-material, products and systems for the automotive industry. The Contract Manufacturing segment is involved in the contract manufacturing of products. The Other/Holding/Consolidation segment refers to centrally managed subsidiaries and affiliates. The company was founded on October 8, 1871 and is headquartered in Hanover, Germany.