On 14 October 2025, Autoliv, Inc. and China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co (CATARC) announced a strategic agreement to jointly advance automotive safety standards and innovation in China and beyond. The partnership was signed at 07:52 ET and marks a formal collaboration between the global safety systems leader and China’s premier automotive research institution.
The agreement covers research and development, testing, certification, and standards alignment. It aims to provide technical support for the R&D and global expansion of Chinese automakers, while integrating domestic and international R&D resources. CATARC’s strengths in product testing and certification, combined with Autoliv’s global safety expertise, will create an integrated domestic and international service system to identify and enhance safety standards for all vehicles produced in China.
Autoliv’s presence in China spans more than three decades, and this partnership represents a new chapter in its commitment to shaping the future of automotive safety. By working closely with CATARC, Autoliv can influence next‑generation safety standards and reinforce its position as the preferred safety supplier for Chinese OEMs.
For investors, the alliance signals potential for increased sales and market share in China, a key growth region for Autoliv. The collaboration also complements Autoliv’s existing joint venture with Hangsheng Electric, positioning the company to capture a larger share of the Chinese automotive safety market and strengthen its competitive moat.
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