Gee, I was just thinking that.

GMs rehash of the small block makes more power and gets better mileage. AND then they figure out how to do variable valve timing on a pushrod motor! (they retard/advance the cam on one, giving a nice flat torque curve, which gives you the low-end grunt feel and linear horsepower.)

I notice you forgot to mention the plug spitting feature...........

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the name thing.

Think Civic, Camry, Accord. Same name for years and years, always good, and they get better.

The worst example from Ford is the Windstar/Freestar. Same POS for years, but folks will think it's new with a new name.... Great when it came out, but great turns to dated pretty quick.

Taurus....What is it now? The Fusion or the 500 or the Confusion? Plus, isn't it a Mazda in drag? Not that the Mazda isn't a good base for a car, but what's with not being able to design, engineer and produce your own product? And it's underpowered, but a better engine is on the way. Huh?

Could someone call over there and wake 'em up?