Autoliv Announces Strategic Partnership with Great Wall Motor to Support Global Expansion

(Baoding, China, July 6, 2026) Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV, SSE: ALIVsdb), a global leader in automotive safety systems, today announced that it has entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Great Wall Motor (GWM), a leading Chinese automotive manufacturer, through its subsidiary Autoliv (Shanghai) Management Co., Ltd. ("Autoliv"). This agreement marks a new phase in the long-term global partnership between the two companies.

This new contract builds upon the collaboration established in 2023, reflecting both companies’ shared commitment to further deepen their global cooperation in response to the evolving needs of the automotive industry.

Through this agreement, Autoliv and GWM will enhance resilience in global markets and strengthen competitiveness through closer collaboration. The partnership particularly focuses on supporting GWM’s further global expansion. It also establishes a solid foundation for long-term, high-quality growth and a more integrated global partnership.

Under the updated framework, the two companies will expand cooperation in key areas such as global business growth, supply chain integration, localized operations, development of integrated safety systems, and sustainable growth. The partnership will also support continuous capability enhancement and further strengthen collaboration in innovation and product strategy.

Mikael Bratt, President and CEO of Autoliv, said: "Today’s agreement is an important step in further developing our collaboration with GWM. By combining GWM’s international growth ambitions with Autoliv’s global technological expertise and proven track record in automotive safety, we will further advance the foundation for a more integrated and robust partnership."

Jack Wei, Chairman of GWM, said: "Safety is the cornerstone of the automotive industry. The partnership between GWM and Autoliv began with an unwavering commitment to the mission of safety and a shared vision. Today, we are strengthening our collaboration to jointly build the industrial foundation for automotive safety and deliver safer Great Wall vehicles to users around the world."

About Autoliv Global

Autoliv, Inc. is a leading global provider of automotive safety systems. Through its group companies, the company develops, manufactures, and sells protective systems—such as airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels—for major automakers worldwide. It also offers mobility safety products, including solutions for commercial vehicles and safety systems for electrification.

Autoliv aims to provide advanced safety solutions sustainably by challenging and redefining mobility safety standards. In 2025, its products saved approximately 40,000 lives and helped reduce around 600,000 injuries.

The company operates in 25 countries and drives innovation, research, and development through 13 technical centers. Approximately 64,000 employees are passionate about the vision of "Saving More Lives," placing quality at the heart of everything they do. Sales in 2025 reached $10.8 billion.

About Autoliv Japan

Autoliv established its office in Japan in 1987 and has, for over 35 years, developed, manufactured, and sold mobility safety solutions—including airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels—primarily for Japanese automakers. As a key global sales hub for Japanese customers, Autoliv Japan maintains technical centers, production facilities (Tsukuba, Chubu, and Hiroshima sites), and sales offices across Japan, employing approximately 2,000 people. Sales for the 2025 fiscal year amounted to JPY 130.137 billion.

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