Autoliv breaks ground on new R&D center in Wuhan to bolster global automotive safety innovation

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On July 27, Autoliv, a global leader in automotive safety systems, officially broke ground on its new R&D center in Wuhan, according to a post on the company's WeChat account. The facility is expected to begin operations in the third quarter of 2026.

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Spanning a floorage of 21,819 square meters, the new center will house cutting-edge testing equipment and a fully digital development platform. Key functional areas will include R&D offices, state-of-the-art laboratories, high-efficiency storage systems, and prototype workshops. Once operational, it will serve as a critical hub for product design, virtual simulation, system integration, and testing across the full spectrum of automotive safety systems.

Autoliv views the Wuhan facility as a cornerstone of its global R&D strategy, designed to accelerate innovation in vehicle occupant protection technologies and deliver safer, more reliable mobility solutions to its global customer base. The center is expected to significantly enhance the company's technical capabilities in China while contributing to advancements in intelligent, connected, and electrified vehicle platforms.

The project builds on a March 2025 agreement between Autoliv and the Wuhan Dongxihu District government to establish the company's second R&D center in China. The initiative represents a strategic upgrade of Autoliv's existing technical presence in the city.

According to Autoliv China President Mr. Sun Yi, Wuhan's strengths in talent, infrastructure, and its vibrant industrial ecosystem make it an ideal location for deepening collaboration. He emphasized that Autoliv's strong manufacturing and research expertise would be leveraged to enhance the regional automotive supply chain and support the transformation and upgrading of China's automotive industry.