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Exhibit 99.1

P R E S S     R E L E A S E

Autoliv provides information on antitrust inquiries

(Stockholm, July 8, 2011) — Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE: ALV, and SSE: ALIV sdb) today provided the following information about the antitrust inquiries:

As previously disclosed, Autoliv ASP Inc., a Company subsidiary, on February 8, 2011 received a grand jury subpoena from the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) requesting documents and information as part of a long-running investigation into possible anti-competitive behavior among certain suppliers to the automotive vehicle industry, including Autoliv; and on June 7-9, 2011, representatives of the antitrust authorities of the European Commission (“EC”) visited two facilities of Autoliv BV & Co KG, a Company subsidiary in Germany, to gather information for a similar inquiry.

The DOJ and EC investigations are still ongoing. It is likely that, for the reporting periods in which the related liabilities become estimable or the investigations are resolved, the Company’s operating results and cash flows will be materially impacted. However, as the Company cannot predict the duration, future scope or final outcome of the investigations, it is unable to estimate such impact or predict the reporting periods in which it may be recorded.

No further information can be provided beyond the information in this press release.

About Autoliv: Autoliv Inc., with its joint ventures, has 80 facilities with more than 45,000 employees in 29 countries. In addition, the Company has ten technical centers in nine countries around the world, with 21 test tracks, more than any other automotive safety supplier. Sales in 2011 are expected to grow by 15% to US $8.2 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 (ALIV sdb). For more information about Autoliv, please visit our company website at www.autoliv.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This report contains statements that are not historical facts but rather forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA). All such statements are based upon our current expectations, various assumptions, and data available from third parties and apply only as of the date of this report. Our expectations and assumptions are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will materialize or prove to be correct as these assumptions are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties such as without limitation, changes in general industry and market conditions, changes in and the successful execution of cost reduction initiatives and market reaction thereto, increased competition, changes in consumer preferences for end products, customer losses, bankruptcies, consolidations or restructuring, divestiture of customer brands, fluctuation in vehicle production schedules for which the Company is a supplier, continued uncertainty in program awards and performance, costs or difficulties related to the integration of any new or acquired businesses or technologies, pricing negotiations with customers, our ability to be awarded new business, product liability, warranty and recall claims and other litigation and customer reaction thereto, possible adverse results of pending or future litigation or infringement claims, negative impacts of governmental investigations and litigation related to the conduct of our business, legislative or regulatory changes, dependence on customers and suppliers, as well the risks identified in Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report and Quarterly Report on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Except for the Company’s ongoing obligation to disclose information under the U.S. federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information or future events. For any forward-looking statements contained in this or any other document, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the PSLRA.

 

 

Autoliv Inc.

  

 

Autoliv North America

Klarabergsviadukten 70, Sec. E    26545 American Drive
P. O. Box 703 81, SE-107 24 Stockholm, Sweden    Southfield, MI 48034, USA
Tel +46 (0)8 58 72 06 23, Fax +46 (0)8 411 70 25    Tel +1 248 475 0427, Fax +1 801 625 6672
e-mail: mats.odman@autoliv.com    e-mail: ray.pekar@autoliv.com