New Fords can get updated online

Ford says it is starting to send out online software updates to some of its newer models, as it moves to offer technology to match electric carmaker Tesla. At present, the updates are only available to about 100,000 owners of 2021 model year F-150 pickups, Mustang Mach-E SUVs and the upcoming Bronco. But Ford plans to spread the technology across its entire lineup as models are updated. It plans to build 33 million vehicles with the capability by 2028. Ford says there are about 80 different computers in its most sophisticated vehicles.