Author: Martin Banks

Martin Banks is the managing editor at Modded and a regular contributor to sites like the National Motorists Association, Survivopedia, Family Handyman and Industry Today. Whether it’s an in-depth article about aftermarket options for EVs or a step-by-step guide to surviving an animal bite in the wilderness, there are few subjects that Martin hasn’t covered.
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10 Most Important Cars Built by Ford Motor Company

Over its 120-year history since being founded in Detroit in 1903, Ford Motor Company has established itself as one of the most influential names in the global automotive industry. Its vast back catalog includes foundational mass-market cars, legendary performance machines, dominant endurance racers, influential personal luxury vehicles, and models that transformed how consumers viewed pickups […]

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Mazda Introduces the EZ-6 Electric Sedan Featuring Up to 808 Miles of Range

Mazda is speeding up its movement to electrified vehicles with the announcement of the EZ-6 midsize flagship sedan, a product built in partnership with Changan Automobile. Conceptually functioning as the spiritual successor to the Mazda 6, the EZ-6 matches the traditional Mazda blend of beautiful styling and stimulating handling with updated battery and plug-in extended-range […]

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10 Key Changes and Market Shifts U.S. Car Owners Are Watching Right Now

The American automotive market is changing rapidly as economic pressure, new technology, government policy, and evolving consumer priorities reshape how vehicles are designed, priced, purchased, and maintained. Drivers are dealing with expensive financing, rising fuel costs, more complicated safety recalls, and vehicles that increasingly depend on software for essential functions. These developments affect far more […]

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10 Unconventional Vehicle Designs and Concept Cars From Automotive History

Automotive history is replete with wacky experiments, weird contraptions, and off-kilter designs. While most vehicles constructed for everyday use adhere to a general set of design principles, several designers went rogue and utilized their imaginations to conceptualize roadworthy vehicles that looked out of place. Their efforts served to challenge the status quo and venture into […]

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Stellantis Recalls Vehicles Over Rearview Camera Software Glitch Fixable Via Update

Modern cars have evolved into rolling computers, offering connectivity, driver assist, digital screens and safety tech that was barely conceivable one generation ago. The technology adds comfort, but a software issue could potentially impact an essential function in your vehicle. Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram has issued a recall of […]

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Porsche Brings Back Six-Speed Manual Transmission for the 2027 911 Carrera S

In an age where modern performance cars are favoring automated transmissions, enhanced acceleration, and overall computational power, Porsche has good news for gearheads who prefer a manual and more connected driving experience. The six-speed manual transmission is returning to the 911 Carrera S for the 2027 model year. Following its discontinuation during the launch of […]

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