Change Is Good

We have all heard the old saying "a change is good ". When it comes to automotive styling, it usually comes with mixed opinions. I could get into a lengthy discussion, complete with numerous examples from years past, when I thought a new change in vehicle styling was a big mistake. I can also list many examples over the years when I welcomed the change with much excitement. I have myself, once or twice, traded a year old vehicle for the new model because I was so taken by the styling change, along with mechanical upgrades.
For this blog post, I am thinking of the just released photos and information on the changes Ford is making to the 2018 Mustangs. At first glance, I wasn't sure I liked what I was seeing. As the day progressed, and numerous photos started surfacing, along with many engineering and feature details, my impression started to change. The styling changes will always be a matter of personal preference, but we often will warm up to a new design, over time, and after we see the new vehicle in person, and in several colors.
Some of the mechanical changes, such as more power for the V8, and addition of the 10 speed automatic transmission, are welcomed by most automotive enthusiasts. As for the total package, time will tell, but my impression at the end of this first day is "change is good".

The coming 2018 Ford Mustang. (internet photo from Twitter posts 17 January 2017)

Social Media

Something that most people do not know is that I am a loner, a person who doesn't like crowds. A "lone wolf" is a title not often heard these days, but it might apply to me. I do not have many people that you would call actual close friends.
Participating in car shows with my cars, and associating with other "car guys" is the exception to my normal loner personality, and has been for many years. Talking cars, or racing, with other like minded people has been one activity that has brought me out of my shell from time to time.
In recent years, social media has been another option for me to at least communicate with other people. I find it easy to associate with other "car people" and share common interests, with photos and comments. This has been especially true for my involvement on Twitter in the last couple years. I now have over 900 followers, and I follow 107, not a lot compared to many I associate with on Twitter, but for me it's monumental. Many of these people I would like to call friends, and their association I value highly.

My cars have always been my main connection to associate with other people.