At IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, the automotive-systems division of Continental AG will be launched as Aumovio, an independent publicly traded company.
🧭 From Spin‑Off to Stand‑Out: Aumovio’s Identity Shift
- A departure from legacy: Aumovio emerges from Continental’s longstanding Automotive group with a lean, agile structure singularly focused on technologies that move the future forward.
- Symbolic debut: At IAA 2025 Aumovio launch will have four thematic experience zones: “Safe,” “Exciting,” “Connected,” and “Autonomous,” showcasing why this era of mobility is also one of reinvention.
“The ‘IAA Mobility 2025’ is the ideal platform to introduce AUMOVIO to the automotive world … together with our customers, we can now shape the future of mobility and create value in a more focused way,”—Philipp von Hirschheydt, CEO of Aumovio.
🔧 Innovation Highlights: What Was on Display
At the heart of Aumovio’s IAA stand lay breakthroughs in automotive hardware and software:
- Green Electric Caliper – a hydraulic‑free brake system tailored for EVs with narrow rims, reducing weight, simplifying assembly and maximizing sustainability.
- Corner Module – combines drive, brake, steering and suspension into a compact unit with 150° wheel‑specific steering and fully by‑wire control—perfect for next‑gen chassis design.
- Xelve System – a modular hardware‑software stack enabling Level 2 to Level 4 automation (Xelve Park, Drive, Pilot), optimized for volume and premium OEM platforms, accelerating market readiness.
- AI Night‑Vision Camera – uses proprietary onboard AI to deliver clearer imagery in darkness—essential for autonomous safety and decision making.
- Window Projection – interactive side‑panel displays delivering personalized remote info, such as EV charge level or user ID, via mini‑projector and dimmable glass.
- Road to Cloud Platform – a full-stack “backbone” for software‑defined vehicles, including OTA updates, cybersecurity, scalable server zones, and standardized middleware across segments.
📈 Why Aumovio’s Launch Matters to the Auto Industry
A New Operating Model for Dev‑Led OEM Partnerships
Quit the “one-size-fits-all” approach. Aumovio’s agile entity offers OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers flexibility and hyperfocus on clean, connected, autonomous design—built to scale fast.
Ready for the Speed of Change
Breaking free from Continental’s larger corporate structure lets Aumovio adapt rapidly—to region‑specific markets, policy shifts (Vision Zero, EU & Chinese sustainability mandates) and evolving software-defined vehicle expectations.
Thought Leadership Through Experience
At IAA, the four‑theme layout**—safe/exciting/connected/autonomous**—served not just as a product showcase, but as a sensory experience meant to inspire both auto decision-makers and brand leaders.
🔮 What’s Next: Aumovio in Motion
| Phase | What to Watch For |
|---|---|
| Post‑IAA 2025 | Commercial rollout of Green Electric Caliper & Corner Module to OEM lineups |
| 2026 | Volume production of Xelve systems and integration into L2–L4 demonstrator fleets |
| Next 2 Years | OEM partnerships leveraging the Road to Cloud platform for software & cybersecurity |
| Long Term | Autonomous mobility alliances (e.g. with Aurora) and regional-specific customization at scale |
This debut isn’t just flashy it’s foundational.
🌟 Final Thought: What Aumovio Represents
Aumovio isn’t merely a brand name—it stands for tech-forward clarity, modular systems thinking, and real auto innovation rooted in experience. Its IAA debut signals Continental doubling down on connected, autonomous, and software-defined vehicle capabilities, with a core emphasis on safety, sustainability, and scale.
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