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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Detroit’s Labor Standoff Puts Tesla in the Driver’s Seat

The picket lines forming outside auto plants in Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri signal more than a standard contract dispute. The United Auto Workers’ targeted strikes against Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis reflect a deeper struggle over how the American auto industry will compete in an electric future. While wages and benefits dominate public attention, this […]

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NASCAR’s Integrity Tested Amid Race Manipulation Allegations

The NASCAR season finale at Phoenix Raceway was to have celebrated speed, strategy, and a champion’s crowning moment. Instead, it unfolded under an uneasy cloud of suspicion. As the confetti fell and engines cooled, conversations quickly veered away from the racing itself. The same question was on the lips of fans, teams, and insiders alike: […]

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The Other OceanGate Sub: A Safe Vessel Haunted By Tragedy

When the stakes get high, other assets can’t find buyers because they’re niche, some because they have complicated reputations. The Antipodes submersible combines both into one. For $795,000, it represents a legitimate piece of OceanGate’s early engineering history. While the infamous Titan has a tarnished safety reputation, Antipodes does not, yet it is nearly unsellable […]

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Tesla Workers Confront Musk Over Cuts After Factory Death

When workers asked for an explanation, supervisors blamed the bonus cuts on a recent “safety incident” at the factory. Rather than attempting to dampen frustration, the explanation incensed employees. Many employees believe that they are being punished unfairly by being singled out for an incident unrelated to their individual performance, which has triggered a broader […]

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