Continental's Aumovio to debut at IAA Mobility 2025 with next-gen automotive tech
IAA Mobility 2025
, to be held from September 9–12, 2025, in Munich under its newly launched brand Aumovio, marking a significant shift in its approach to software-defined and
connected vehicles
.
Aumovio consolidates the company's expertise into a leaner and more agile technology-driven entity, the company's statement said.
Philipp von Hirschheydt
, CEO of Aumovio, said the IAA platform is ideal for introducing the brand's advanced portfolio. 'We've bundled our strengths to focus on key technologies. With our customers, we aim to shape the future of mobility more effectively.'
The highlights of the event
Among the headline technologies is the
Green Electric Caliper
, a hydraulic-free brake system designed for EVs that improves range, lowers costs and enhances sustainability. AUMOVIO will also display its corner module, integrating drive, brake, steering and suspension into a compact unit to support more flexible, software-led vehicle design.
AUMOVIO will also present its Road-to-Cloud platform, offering a complete infrastructure to develop, operate and secure connected vehicles. With scalable server-zone architecture, standardised software and over-the-air update capabilities, it supports OEMs across vehicle categories.
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