Autoliv receives Daimler’s Supplier Award 2009 in the “Interior” category for its “development expertise and highly constructive cooperation with Daimler AG”. The Award is an acknowledgment of Autoliv as “technological pioneers in occupants protection systems, driving assistance systems and active safety systems”.

Peter Koppe, Vice President Global Business Unit Daimler, received the award on behalf of Autoliv. “We are very honored to receive this award from Daimler and we would like to thank Daimler for recognizing the contributions that our employees make towards its success” said Mr. Koppe.

Daimler's supplier network foundation is based on four pillars: Quality, technology creativity, cost and supply and Autoliv is committed to top performance in these areas. In addition to these pillars, there are now three more categories added Daimler’s valuation of suppliers: Fairness, reliability and trust.

Inquiries:
Peter Koppe, VP Global Daimler Business, Autoliv Inc., Tel +49 4121 797 5131
Henrik Kaar, Director Corporate Communications, Autoliv Inc., Tel +46-(8) 587 20 614

Autoliv Inc., the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, develops and manufactures automotive safety systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Together with its joint ventures, Autoliv has 80 facilities with approximately 37,000 employees in 28 vehicle-producing countries. In addition, the Company has technical centers in eleven countries around the world, with 21 test tracks, more than any other automotive safety supplier. Sales in 2008 amounted to US $6.5 billion. The Company's shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and its Swedish Depository Receipts on the OMX Nordic Exchange in Stockholm (ALIVsdb).