Autoliv, Inc (NYSE: ALV; SSE: ALIVsdb), a global leader in automotive safety systems, and Great Wall Motor (GWM), one of China’s leading automobile manufacturers, have signed a Global Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement, reinforcing their long-term collaboration and expanding their partnership to support the next phase of global growth. The agreement builds on the strategic relationship established between the two companies in 2023 and reflects their shared commitment to advancing vehicle safety, strengthening global operations and enhancing competitiveness in international markets. It also provides a framework for closer collaboration as Great Wall Motor continues to expand its presence across key global automotive markets.
The renewed partnership will focus on a broad range of strategic priorities, including global business development, supply chain integration, localisation of operations, development of advanced automotive safety technologies and sustainable business growth. The agreement is also expected to strengthen collaboration in product planning, technology development and innovation while improving operational efficiency across the value chain.
As the automotive industry undergoes rapid transformation driven by electrification, intelligent mobility and evolving safety standards, both companies aim to combine their respective strengths to develop integrated safety solutions that address changing customer and regulatory requirements. The partnership is designed to support faster product development, improve supply chain resilience and deliver advanced safety technologies for future vehicle platforms.
Commenting on the agreement, Mikael Bratt, Chief Executive Officer of Autoliv, said, “This agreement represents another important milestone in our long-standing relationship with Great Wall Motor. By combining GWM’s global growth strategy with Autoliv’s expertise in automotive safety technologies, we are creating a stronger platform for innovation, operational excellence and long-term value creation. We look forward to supporting GWM’s international expansion while continuing to deliver industry-leading safety solutions.”
Jack Wei, Chairman of Great Wall Motor, said, “Safety has always been a fundamental priority for the automotive industry and remains at the heart of our collaboration with Autoliv. Our partnership is built on a shared commitment to protecting vehicle occupants through advanced technologies and continuous innovation. By deepening this strategic relationship, we aim to further strengthen automotive safety capabilities and deliver safer, higher-quality vehicles to customers around the world.”
Autoliv supplies a comprehensive portfolio of automotive safety systems, including airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and active safety technologies, to leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide. Great Wall Motor has established itself as one of China’s largest automotive companies with a growing international footprint across passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks and new energy vehicles.
