There are a few brands that still design cars with character, like Porsche. And there are certain lines that have character, like the recent Ford Broncos. But even among a lot of the luxury brands the build quality has slipped.

That said, the X thread I shared here the other day talking about recent legislation indicating a shift in *regulatory enforcement* could mean that, for the first time in decades, we could see meaningful changes in design again.

I think it will take some time to see whether auto manufacturers recognize the opportunity on the design side. And I think it will take further saturation of bitcoin into the economy for there to be substantive improvements in build quality. Other factors also at play to be sure, but speaking broadly this is my analysis.

Here is the thread again, in case you didn't see it. Big if true:

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1954660407873863825.html