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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Bentley Debuts the Torcal All-Electric SUV with 876 Horsepower and 375-Mile Range

Bentley begins a new chapter in its rich 102-year history with the worldwide unveiling of the all-electric Bentley Torcal in London. The all-new luxury SUV is the marque’s fourth standalone model line, joining the Bentley Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga, and marks a fundamental change for a company that is renowned for its large-displacement […]

Autos

The 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo Revives Street Truck Style With V8 Muscle

For years, street-truck enthusiasts who wanted a lowered stance, aggressive styling, and strong V-8 character had to turn to aftermarket modifications. The 2025 Ford F-150 Lobo changes that approach by bringing a factory-built street truck directly into the F-150 lineup. Inspired by the spirit of the legendary SVT Lightning, the Lobo focuses on pavement performance, […]

Autos

Inside Queen Elizabeth II’s Royal Garage: 10 Iconic Vehicles From Her Fleet

Along with the ceremonial duties she also enjoyed cars and driving. Her knowledge of motor vehicles was gained whilst she was in the Woman’s Auxiliary Territorial Service during the second world war, where she trained as a mechanic and gained first-hand knowledge of vehicle engineering and repair, developing a lifelong admiration for British automotive engineering […]

Autos

10 Iconic Performance Cars of the 2000s and Their Engineering Highlights

The 2000s saw some of the most famous performing cars in motoring history, culminating in bold styling, dramatic engines, highly engineered chassis and more sophisticated electronic systems. Car makers had to produce cars that complied with current safety and emissions standards while still squeezing more performance from their offerings, more speed, more precision and more […]

Autos

Inside Dean Jeffries Garage: Exploring 10 Iconic Custom Cars and Legendary Vehicles

Historian and author Joe Bonham describes the talented Jeffries as “one of the most influential automotive customizers in the business and one who achieved a permanent reputation as a master pinstriper, painter and fabricator.” Born in Lynwood, Calif., Jeffries grew up in California, developing a love of race cars and honing the skill of pinstriping […]

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