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When the Bronco Raptor was debuted last February Torque News, like other publications, speculated about just about everything to do with the specialty SUV. Though we thought that, based on information about other models from Ford that used the same engine, the power would be in the 350 to 400 horsepower range, we didn't know exactly. Now, we do.

Although you may have thought that the only exploding devices were those from Takata, a new recall from Hyundai has another exploding problem, this time it is from Hyundai and deals with seatbelts.

As vehicles become more reliant on car area networks, connectivity, and computers in general automakers have to be sure that software is up to date and not causing problems. That's why Ford is recalling a limited number of its hot-selling Mustang Mach-E crossovers to fix a potential problem with the computer code. Ford plans an over-the-air update.

Ford has announced a recall of 39,000 full-sized Expedition and Navigator SUVs as it seeks the cause of potential underhood fires.

In what may be sure to renew calls for better automotive security, the NCC Group says it has found a vulnerability to hackers via Bluetooth, a common technology used in vehicles from Fords to Volkswagens.

Although this may seem surprising, Volkswagen's adoption of the Scout brand name is a bit of all right.

Mercedes-Benz isn't the only automaker that has told its owners to park their vehicles and walk as others like Hyundai and Kia have as well. For M-B, it makes sense and like Ford it's just good public relations.

Although there are lots of television ads now pushing glass-installation services and their importance, Ford has launched a new service to ensure that any glass installs meet company standards.

Ford's Lightning uses its "brains" to ensure that they can tow their trailers the distance.

Ford's Mustang Mach-E, which has garnered a number of awards over the last couple o years, has won the AAA's prestigious "best car of 2022" in the auto club's "2022 Car Guide."