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.
US News

Honda Confirms Next-Generation Ridgeline Development and Production Hiatus for Updated Hybrid Powertrain

Midsize pickup loyalists and Honda enthusiasts have reason to rejoice as the automaker preps a third generation of its Honda Ridgeline. The pickup has long differentiated itself from the competition by balancing on-road friendliness, refined accommodations, and versatile utility in a segment dominated by body-on-frame rivals. After more than a decade of improvements and updates […]

Military

Ten Historic British Racing Aircraft That Shaped Aviation Engineering and Speed

In the 1920s and 1930s,British aviation entered an era of rapid development where speed, engineering and experimentation flourished. Designers attempted to maximize aerodynamic performance and install high-performance powerplants in sleek designs that drew the eye and set new speed records, which grabbed world-wide attention. These weren’t just racing curiosities: these machines provided leaps in aerodynamic […]

World News

Automotive Leaders Diversify Powertrains and Expand Software Integration for Long-Term Growth

“The automotive industry the world over now truly marks an era of transition where companies move on from just the battery-electric vehicle” Auto majors are no longer solely backing their bets on one kind of technology – now including hybrids, the extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), as also software-defined vehicle technologies and AI. It’s the diversified […]

Autos

Eddie Van Halen’s Garage: The Rock God’s Most Incredible Cars

When people think of Eddie Van Halen, they usually picture legendary guitar solos, sold-out arenas, and one of rock music’s most influential careers. Away from the spotlight, however, Eddie had another lifelong passion that matched his love for music high-performance automobiles. From classic American muscle cars to European supercars and custom-built hot rods, his garage […]

Autos US News

Ford Recalls Nearly 388,000 SUVs for Seat Switch Defect

Ford Motor Company has announced a major safety recall affecting nearly 388,000 SUVs after identifying a defect involving the second-row seats. The issue affects certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models, where a faulty easy-entry seat switch could allow the seat to unlatch, tip forward, or slide unexpectedly. Since this defect may reduce occupant protection […]

Autos US News

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Over 310,000 Vehicles to Fix Driver Door Lock Switches

With the mechanics, electronics and logic working in tandem, modern cars work around a complex equation of mechanical engineering, electronics and software all working in unison to provide the driver with a balance of performance and safety. With a Mercedes, a lot of this electronic system is working unseen in the background, controlling everyday functions […]

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