Next Generation Vehicle is a joint research project, uniting steel and automotive partners, as well as software partners. Research into the future role of stainless steel is vital to the steel and the automotive industries alike. By working together in this long-term project, the partners will be able to implement the results in their respective corporations. This will in itself expedite the necessary transpositioning to using lightweight materials in car production.

The participating corporations are: Audi AG, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, Centro Ricerche Fiat, Daimler Chrysler AG, Outokumpu Oyj, GM/Saab Automobiles AB, ThyssenKrupp Nirosta, ArcelorMittal - Stainless Europe (Ugine&Alz),
Volvo Car Corporation.