Big news out of Auto Shanghai 2025:
Continental Automotive is officially spinning off its Automotive division under a brand-new name — AUMOVIO.
This transformation isn’t just cosmetic. It marks a powerful shift toward a faster, more flexible, future-orientedapproach to mobility solutions.
Why AUMOVIO?
The name AUMOVIO combines a deep respect for Continental’s automotive legacy with a vision for driving the next era of mobility.
- Orange represents energy and innovation — a nod to the brand’s relentless drive to create new solutions.
- Purple stands for vision and progress — emphasizing long-term thinking and future leadership.
Together, the brand colors reflect a company that’s built for adaptability, resilience, and forward momentum. 
What’s the Bigger Vision?
The spin-off comes at a critical time when the automotive world is undergoing dramatic shifts:
From electrification and autonomous driving to software-defined vehicles and global mobility ecosystems.
AUMOVIO’s mission is clear:
“We’re not just responding to change — we are shaping it.”
Under the new identity, AUMOVIO aims to:
- Accelerate innovation cycles
- Increase operational flexibility
- Focus investments on next-generation mobility solutions
- Strengthen collaborations with automakers, tech companies, and cities
By shedding legacy constraints, AUMOVIO positions itself as an adaptive powerhouse, ready to lead where the mobility sector is heading.
Leadership and Next Steps
Key figures behind this transition include:
- Nikolai Setzer, CEO of Continental
- Katja Garcia Vila, CFO and transformation lead
Both have emphasized that the spin-off will empower AUMOVIO to operate with greater agility, allowing it to better anticipate customer needs and accelerate global growth.
UNI NETWORK will continue tracking how AUMOVIO reshapes automotive innovation in the coming months.
Source: Continental Automotive