Autoliv Partners with Great Wall Motor to Support Global Expansion
Autoliv, the global leader in automotive safety, and Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor have signed a Global Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement to deepen their partnership and support GWM's international expansio…
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What Happened
Autoliv, Inc., the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, announced that it has signed a Global Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement with Great Wall Motor (GWM), a leading Chinese automotive manufacturer. The agreement marks a new phase in the companies' long-term global partnership, building on an initial collaboration established in 2023. The partnership aims to increase resilience and enhance joint competitiveness in global markets, with a clear focus on supporting GWM as it continues to expand internationally.
Autoliv and GWM establish initial collaboration.
Autoliv and GWM sign Global Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement.
“Today's agreement marks an important step in our continued collaboration with Great Wall Motor. By combining GWM's international growth ambitions with Autoliv's global capabilities in automotive safety, we are strengthening the foundation for an even more integrated and resilient partnership.”
“Safety is the bottom line of the automotive industry. The partnership between Great Wall Motors and Autoliv began with a shared vision and a steadfast commitment to the mission of safety. Now we are strengthening our collaboration and will jointly build the industrial cornerstone of automotive safety and deliver safer Great Wall vehicles to users around the world.”
- Global business growth
- Supply chain collaboration
- Localized operations
- Development of integrated safety systems
- Sustainable growth
Under the renewed framework, the companies will also support continued capability development and closer alignment in innovation and product strategies. The partnership provides a solid foundation for long-term, high-quality development and a more integrated global partnership.
Why this matters
The partnership strengthens Autoliv's ties with a major Chinese automaker as GWM expands globally, enhancing supply chain resilience and joint competitiveness. For GWM, it means access to Autoliv's safety expertise to deliver safer vehicles internationally, while Autoliv gains a long-term partner in a growing market.
Terms in This Story
- EV
- Electric vehicle, a vehicle powered fully or partly by electricity.
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