Continental Holds Dealer Training Events

- Training at Brimley, Mich. testing facility will educate dealers on advanced braking systems -

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 30 -- Continental, a leading supplier of automotive safety systems, is providing Northern Michigan area dealerships with training on advanced brake systems, including antilock braking systems (ABS), traction control systems (TCS), electronic stability control (ESC) and active rollover protection (ARP). More than 70 dealer personnel are expected to participate in the training sessions, held at Continental's Brimley, Mich. Development Center, June 28 - 30.

"We are proud to work with these local dealerships on this initiative," said Bill Kozyra, president and CEO of Continental Teves North America. "Safety is a priority to consumers when selecting a vehicle, and we want to ensure dealer personnel understand the significance of these vehicle safety systems and are able to answer any questions consumers might have about the safety features and benefits."

Continental's mobile exhibit, "Safely There," also will be present at the training events to further demonstrate how additional safety equipment works, such as anti-lock brakes, traction control systems, ESC and active rollover protection, and the benefits of these systems. The 18-wheeler is outfitted with interactive driving simulators, a 3-D movie demonstrating the effects of ESC, as well as video testimonials from highway safety leaders. The exhibit is part of Continental's national consumer awareness campaign to educate drivers on the benefits of active vehicle safety equipment.

  Dealerships participating in the training sessions include:

  From Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.:
  - Chippewa Motors (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep)
  - Sadler Motors (General Motors)
  - Soo Motors (Lincoln, Mercury, Ford)
  - World Cars (Hyundai)
  From Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada:
  - Algoma Auto Sales (Volkswagen)
  - Esquire Honda
  - Highland Ford
  - Maitland Motors (Lincoln, Mercury, Ford)
  - Northside Toyota
  From Newberry, Mich.:
  - Newberry Motors (Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Jeep, Chevrolet, Pontiac,
    Oldsmobile, Buick, GMC Truck)
  From Petoskey, Mich.:
  - Tallberg (Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Cadillac)
  From Pickford, Mich.:
  - O'Conner's (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep)

With 2003 sales of approximately $13 billion (US), Continental AG is a major supplier of brake systems, chassis components, vehicle electronics, tires and technical rubber products. Continental Automotive Systems' North American operation is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Mich. For additional information, visit these websites: http://www.conti-online.com/ and http://www.contitevesna.com/ .

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