Continental Automotive Systems Puts Driving Intelligence Center Stage at McCormick Place

2007 Chicago Auto Show:

February 7-8 Media Interview Opportunity

Continental Automotive Systems is in the driver's seat at this year's Chicago Auto Show. While there will be plenty of new cars and trucks on display, it is

 Continental's innovative technologies that make driving them safer, more
                           comfortable and fun.

  WHAT:
  The global automotive supplier with $17.3 billion in annual sales is
  showcasing its successful efforts to integrate active and passive safety
  systems, wireless and other "smart" technologies into the car;
  Continental's growing business presence in the Chicago area, and its
  commitment to the local community:

   * Continental's Safely There mobile interactive exhibit, housed in a
     full-size semi-trailer on the show floor and complete with a 4-D movie
     and Disney-like ride experience, allows visitors to experience
     simulated crashes without Intelligent Vehicle Safety measures - and
     also avoid collisions with these advanced safety systems. For more
     information on this exhibit, visit www.safelythere.com.
   * The company's active-passive safety integration automobile and its
     wireless research and development vehicle featuring the very latest
     Continental Telematics technologies let visitors experience the future
     of connectivity and convenience.
   * Hundreds of employees from Continental's Deer Park and Northbrook
     facilities, local Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) members, and
     representatives from 1,400 Chicago-based charities are participating in
     a special MapHunt game at the show; prizes and charitable donations
     will be awarded.
   * The Continental exhibit also is the focal point of a recruiting
     campaign to introduce local engineering students and graduates to
     Continental and its many career opportunities.
   * A print, radio and outdoor advertising effort is underway in Chicago,
     designed to build awareness of Continental as a leading employer in the
     area and automotive industry innovator.

  WHO:
  Mr. Bill Kozyra, Continental Automotive Systems North America president
  and CEO, and his top engineers are available to discuss the following:

   * The critical role of active safety systems found on today's cars and
     trucks, designed to keep vehicles from crashing in the first place, as
     well as technologies that will be available in the near future.
   * Continental's leadership role in integrating both active and passive
     safety technologies in vehicles to provide optimum occupant protection.
   * On-camera demonstrations of the driving simulator and other exhibits
     found on board the Safely There truck and special demo vehicles.
   * Current production models on the show floor that contain Continental
     active safety and Telematics systems, and how they work together in
     real-world driving.
   * Continental's growing presence in Chicago and its various local
     community outreach activities; and,
   * The company's position as a leading automotive supplier in North
     America and need to hire 600 engineers worldwide, including at least 50
     in the Chicago area over the next year.

  WHEN:
  Mr. Kozyra and his team are available February 7-8 in Chicago, during the
  media preview days at the Auto Show.  Opportunities to visit the Safely
  There truck with on-camera interviews and demonstrations during the
  public show also can be planned.

  

PRNewswire -- Feb. 6