Continental Automotive Offers Dynamic Driving Experience at Motor Press Guild Track Day

As vehicles become more integrated with the road environment, technology advancements dedicated to safer and more convenient systems will become more prominent in vehicles moving forward. As a leading supplier of many of these advanced technologies, Continental is at the forefront of development and implementation of a number of technologies dedicated to making driving a safer and more enjoyable experience. As part of its presenting sponsorship of MPG Track Day, Continental will host a Dynamic Driving Experience at the this year's event. The following technologies will be featured:

City Safety -- Volvo XC 60: Continental designed and developed the sensor that enables the low speed collision mitigation technology in Volvo's City Safety feature.

ContiGuard® Emergency Brake Assist -- Prototype vehicle: The advanced collision avoidance system utilizes multiple technologies (lidar, camera and optional radar) to mitigate rear-end collisions at higher speeds than City Safety.

Emergency Steer Assist -- Prototype vehicle: Continental's newest technology -- radar-based obstacle detection with steering assist. When the driver reaches a point where it is too late to stop to avoid a collision, he/she will attempt to steer around the target. The system will detect the obstacle, and assist the driver by adding a torque to the steering wheel in the direction he/she is turning.

Full Speed Adaptive Cruise Control -- BMW 535: Adaptive Cruise Control uses radar to measure the distance to the vehicle in front and assists the driver to keep a desired time gap down to a full stop (full speed range).

Blind Spot Detection -- Prototype vehicle: A demonstration of Continental's radar-based blind spot detection.

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert -- Prototype vehicle: Designed to help drivers when backing out of parking spots, Continental's radar-based alert system detects approaching vehicles and alerts the driver to avoid collision.

Lane Departure Warning -- Mercedes E Class: Continental's camera-based lane detection system alerts drivers when they veer out of their lane.

Double Clutch Transmission Control -- Ford Fiesta: Double clutch transmissions provide the convenience of an automatic with the efficiency and crisp shifts of a manual.

Who:

K nowledgeable Continental engineers will be available for interviews.

Where:

Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, Calif.

When:

MPG Track Day. October 11-12, 2011

Driving demonstrations will be available based on the following schedule:

Tuesday, October 11: 9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 12: 9:00 a.m. -- noon and 1:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m.