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.
Autos

Honda Engine Teardown Highlights the Ongoing Debate Over Oil Change Intervals

Oil change frequency remains one of the most debated subjects in automotive maintenance, with drivers, enthusiasts, and mechanics often disagreeing about how frequently engine oil should be replaced. Some owners prefer conservative intervals such as every 3,000 or 5,000 miles, while others are comfortable following longer factory-recommended intervals when modern synthetic oils and onboard maintenance […]

Autos

10 Classic 1950s American Cars That Defined an Era of Design and Power

The 1950s was one of the most colorful decades in American car history, as the postwar economy and styling, performance, and engineering innovations exploded. During this decade, new families of even bigger V8 engines, power steering, an over-the-top application of chrome, long sweeping tailfins, and all-new body styles introduced by the Detroit car makers were […]

Autos

10 Vehicles That Rescued Their Automakers From Potential Financial Collapse

The global automotive industry has always been an exceptionally competitive environment where economic downturns, changing customer preferences, and difficult management decisions can place even established manufacturers under serious financial pressure. Throughout automotive history, several companies have faced moments when their future appeared uncertain, yet the arrival of one important vehicle helped create a path toward […]

Autos

60 Years of the Lamborghini Miura: The Defining Moments of a Supercar Legend

Six decades ago, a gang of rowdy young engineers at Lamborghini’s factory at Sant’Agata Bolognese began work on a sports car that would irrevocably alter the course of high-performance automobiles. Rather than follow the then tried and true front-engined grand tourer configuration, they set a powerful V12 well behind the driver, in a compact, intense […]

Autos

10 Reliable Toyota Models with Low Maintenance Costs and Proven Dependability

For decades, Toyota has established a strong worldwide brand for long lasting cars, quality engineering, and reliable everyday transportation. Consumers tend to choose Toyota when shopping for sensible vehicles that don’t require frequent visits to the repair shop. The Toyota lineup includes everything from small and midsize crossovers and SUVs to family minivans, hybrid commuters, […]

World News

Chery Expands Off-Road SUV Lineup with Feature-Rich Jetour and iCar Models

Founded in Anhui Province, China in 1997, Chery Automobile Co, Ltd. Has become increasingly large and successful. The Chinese state-owned car manufacturer began production of passenger cars in 1999 and started exporting its vehicles across the world by 2001. From small beginnings, Chery gradually became a leading international brand, and by 2012 was the tenth […]

Autos

10 Discontinued Chrysler Models and the Heritage Behind Their Nameplates

The Chrysler brand is at a significant juncture in its extensive automotive history as it transitions away from several recognizable nameplates and heads into the future. After the aging, single generation 300 sedan is discontinued after the 2024 model year, the current Chrysler family includes the Pacifica and Voyager minivans as the storied brand awaits […]

Autos

What Happens When an Electric Vehicle Runs Out of Charge: A Comprehensive Breakdown

Contemporary electric cars are designed with advanced battery management systems that prevent full depletion from becoming an accidental, yet still very unnatural, event. Your last, and already unlucky, gasoline-powered car wouldn’t even fire up once its gas tank ran dry. An electric car employs several electronic security systems that hold over the crucial last and […]

US News

Inside Tesla’s Next Generation Platform and the Pursuit of an Affordable EV

Tesla has established a diverse electric vehicle and energy business around its Austin headquarters. Tesla has grown from manufacturing electric vehicles to include energy generation and storage, vehicle leasing and financing, regulatory credit trading, collision repair services, and merchandise sales, since it was founded as Tesla Motors, Inc., in 2003. Its energy footprint comprises solar […]

Travel

A Guide to Cuba’s Classic Cars and Automotive Heritage

Stepping onto the streets of Cuba can feel like entering a living automotive museum where time appears to have slowed down. Brightly colored vehicles from the 1940s and 1950s continue to move along palm-lined avenues, creating a remarkable connection between transportation, national heritage, history, and local culture. For travelers, these cars are more than eye-catching […]

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