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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11h

Huh. I don't think I got a number. I was there shortly after 8:30.

John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11h

Kinda? I was in college during the late Reagan era and the GOPers dressed like this back then, too. Like they were standing against people not wearing suits all the time or something.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11h

I used to play guitar in bands. Writer's block always feels like stage fright to me.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11h

I think there's something to that but I also think there's more to it. It's a white GOP thing.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11h

The whole point of Chrysler in the STLA structure is to generate cash flow with Rams and Jeeps. That part is still doing fine.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 12h

And weird cars, apparently!

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 12h

The Detroit 2 certainly aren't abandoning EVs. We're just in a lull in the product cycle. As for the 0.5, STLA is still pushing ahead with EVs in Europe. Not clear (to me, at least) what the Auburn Hills division is thinking.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 12h

"Politics is about DISCOURSE!" as my old prof Ted Lowi used to yell. "It's supposed to be messy!"

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

It’s more than 12, but it’s still stupid.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

There's still so much that's good here. But yes. Maybe the election will help.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Tim Kuniskis did his best to bluster it out (it was clearly the hand he was dealt), but it was always clear it was never going to work.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

I am always fascinated by the cartoonish 1980s prep look they all affect. Like a Sloane Ranger parody, except it's actually their clothes.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

The cartoonish '80s prep look is something.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Oh I know! I grew up in suburban RI and my first car was a 1974 Charger, actually. (318, but still.)

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

100+ was legit scary back then, given the aero (or lack thereof) on most 70s cars.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

I've always loved the idea of a big powerful coupe, and I've had a couple. I wanted to love the Hellcats but I just couldn't make myself buy one.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Did you stream it? Post it to YouTube?

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Actually they de-Benzed those platforms as part of the 2015 refresh -- which is when they launched the Hellcat engine.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

I'm sure that people who enjoy running from cops at triple-digit speeds will enjoy the return of V8 Chargers.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Oo, a green one! Most of them seem to be silver or red. Cool.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Should be a Spider, though. They've gotten spendy.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

It has to be a white Testarossa… or does it?

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

The mismatched wheels are definitely a vibe. But I get it.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Oh wow. If it’s even just okay, I’m in. But I need to know what the car is going to be.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

You say that, but that Saab was *tiny*.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Deleted the bot traffic retweet because it seems to be dubious. Sorry, y’all.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I don't know what you said or why you're here, then.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

It's an Opel GT and a Saab Sonnet (and a Dodge SUV thing). No Datsoons.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Yep. My mom’s house dates to 1926. Steam radiators (and window ACs in summer) to this day.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Many of the oil homes were converted directly from coal back in the day. much easier than switching to gas, especially at the time.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

One wild card here is the US military. If they go big on FCEV, the production capacity will get built.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Battery pack for a semi is always going to be heavy, and that’s weight that isn’t making money. I’m not sure it’s settled yet.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

If I had been quick enough to get a side profile you probably would have known.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Yep. With a stint as Ambassador to Luxembourg or something, maybe.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Yes! Years ago I would see Opel GTs regularly, but they were usually rusty. This one was gorgeous.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

The Opel would too. Tiny cars by modern standards.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Took me a moment when I saw it. They aren’t common!

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

The Saab looked like a yacht tender in comparison.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Yeah, I’m not sure where they were going. The usual C&C spot in these parts is in the other direction. If I had been in my car, I might have followed them for a bit to find out.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Apparently the Weird Car Club is meeting in Providence today. #weirdcarbs

An Opel GT and a Saab Sonnet driving together.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Fuel cells have potential for heavy trucks etc. But mostly yes.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

If you build a machine, and the machine causes harm, you're liable. Pretending your machine is sentient shouldn't change that.

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John Rosevear @jrosevear.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I remember the Duster with the 318 mostly because every *other* grandma of the kids in my neighborhood seemed to have a slant-six Dart or Valiant, which we called "grandma cars". My grandma's car sounded different.

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