Automakers generally use 409 stainless which as mentioned develops a surface corrosion that actually protects the material. The 304 grade stainless will stay clean but would cost quite a bit more.
In the same theme of "saving the world through mandatory safety devices" it was reported on the new of a bill proposed that would make it mandatory for all new vehicles to have blood alcohol devices to prevent drunks from starting their cars.
Glad we all get to pay for their safety.
Sorry but that video game dashboard is awful. In interviews they said they were marketing towards younger customers that were gamers.
Same train of though that came up with the Mav doorpanels that were marketed towards water drinkers.
The paint might be a tic thicker but not by a factor that will matter. The "chipping" issue is a collection of many factors that come into play. Most just chalk it up to "thin paint" so they can wrap their minds around it.
The market is still strong. My hybrid is coming in so I accepted an offer from an online car buying service for my gas Mav for 5k more than I paid for it.