Autoliv, the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems together with Zenuity, its system software joint venture have received innovation award from FCA. The award is in recognition of the active safety hardware and software in line with FCA’s project on future urban car safety.

"We are incredibly proud to receive this award. It proves that Autoliv's vision of Saving More Lives and Zenuity's of Make it Real means so much more than words. In a short time-span we have provided products, solutions and expertise that have made it possible for FCA to go from concept to demo of its vision of future urban car safety," said Johan Lofvenholm, president, Autoliv Electronics.

"In the end this is what matters – delivering real solutions to real customers that enables them to realise their visions," he concluded.

Autoliv and Zenuity received the award for their implementation of active safety hardware and software that enabled a number of advanced active safety and ADAS features in a small form factor vehicle, hence making it supremely safe in urban environments.

The company says that 50 percent of all accidents occur in urban traffic environment, and with the growth of urbanisation this number is expected to rise. And reducing urban accidents will continue to be one of the prime focus areas for all the stakeholders – traffic authorities, OEM's and safety suppliers around the world.