At their meeting on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, New Braunfels City Council finalized approval for an economic development agreement with Aumovio (formerly known as Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.) to support a major expansion of its existing manufacturing and research facility on Kohlenberg Road. The agreement paves the way for Continental Automotive System’s next phase of investment in New Braunfels, which includes the new independent automotive technology company, Aumovio, which debuted in September 2025. Aumovio will continue occupying the facility first constructed and occupied by Continental Automotive Systems, but the planned expansion adds an additional 65,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space for Aumovio’s future venture into autonomous mobility technology. This expansion represents an estimated $110 million in new capital investment and reinforces the company’s long-term commitment to the region. 

Then known as Continental Automotive Systems, the company opened its 215,000-square-foot New Braunfels facility in 2022, representing a $171 million taxable value in 2024. The company’s continued growth has made it one of New Braunfels’ largest high-tech employers, with a workforce of more than 400 full-time employees, and an annual payroll ranging from $35.9 million to $42.1 million. Under the newly approved agreement:

• The City will provide a 65% property tax abatement on the new expansion for 10 years
• The previous Chapter 380 property tax rebate will be unwound and replaced with the new agreement
• The New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation (NBEDC) will provide a rebate on building and impact fees (with the final cost to be finalized at a later time)
• The City will continue to collect full property taxes on Aumovio’s original $170 million facility, generating approximately $700,000 annually

City officials estimate the expansion will generate substantial net benefits to the community over the next decade, including job retention, payroll growth, and local supplier opportunities.

“Aumovio’s continued investment in New Braunfels is a clear vote of confidence in our city’s workforce, business climate, and infrastructure, and we are proud to partner with a global leader in advanced manufacturing as they expand their operations here,” said Economic and Community Development Director Jeff Jewell. “Their expansion here will bring additional high-paying jobs and solidify New Braunfels as a hub for automotive innovation.”

The project follows a reinvestment zone designation approved by New Braunfels City Council in November 2024, a required step for property tax abatements under state law, and paves the way for Comal County to approve a similar agreement. The City’s agreement was developed in coordination with the NBEDC, which will now finalize its participation following City Council’s action to approve the agreement. Construction on the expansion is expected to begin in the summer of 2026. To learn more about Economic and Community Development in New Braunfels, including information on economic development agreements and tax abatements, visit http://www.newbraunfels.gov/economicdevelopment.