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.
Military

Exploring the Engineering and History of the World’s Ten Largest Aircraft

Aerospace engineering has always been about extremes, and nowhere has that been clearer than when considering airborne giants. These titanic marvels of engineering have been able to move everything from space shuttles and enormous industrial machinery to more than 600 passengers over vast distances. Size is never one thing or simply a number, it is […]

Autos

Engineering the 1957 Airbox Corvette: How Chevrolet Built a 43-Car Factory Racer

By the mid-1950s, America’s car industry was in an escalating horsepower war, with all the Detroit automakers in a ferocious battle to see who could build the fastest and most powerful engines and performance technology. Chrysler had its Hemi powerplants, Ford had its Y-block motors, and Chevrolet had to prove that its all-new Corvette was […]

Autos

A Comprehensive Guide to the Most Value-Driven Used Electric Vehicles in 2025

Now is a great time to buy a pre-owned electric car in 2025 Buying a used electric vehicle (EV) in 2025 offers great value, environmentally friendly technology, and impressive convenience. As the information we’ve gathered on thousands of connected vehicles across the country grows and improves, buyers can more easily find the right used electric […]

Autos

Understanding Key Fob Theft Tactics and Practical Protection Strategies for Modern Vehicles

Today, cars are equipped with electronic security features-including immobilizers, rolling codes, keyless entry, and encrypted smart-keys-to make stealing a new vehicle more difficult. Even so, the recent federal criminal cases reveal that thieves don’t necessarily need the latest technology to take higher-end vehicles. From 2021 to 2023, a multi-state theft group reportedly stole more than […]

Autos

Hyundai Santa Fe Revamps Exterior and Interior Design to Strengthen Global Market Standing

Hyundai will introduce a facelifted Santa Fe as a 2027 model to follow the momentum created by its previous-generation midsize SUV. The current fifth-generation Santa Fe has already been met with strong sales in the United States, with 142,404 units sold last year-a 20 percent increase over the previous year. However, the exterior design of […]

Money US News

Ford Invests $1 Billion to Build Modern Paint Shop in Kentucky

Ford invests $1B to build new paint shop at Kentucky Truck Plant Ford Motor Company has announced a $1 billion investment to develop a new paint shop for east Louisville’s Kentucky Truck Plant. The sizable capital investment will replace the current paint shop and modernize the automaker’s largest and most profitable production plant in the […]

Politics US News

Trump Signals Openness to Domestic Manufacturing by Chinese Electric Vehicle Makers

President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers potentially establishing production facilities in the United States have opened another chapter in America’s complicated automotive and trade debate. Trump has indicated that he would be open to Chinese companies building vehicles on American soil if they employ American workers, drawing a comparison with Japanese […]

Money US News

Navigating Rising Vehicle Costs and Smart Financial Strategies for American Drivers

In the current personal finance environment, understanding the daily realities of what household budgets can withstand is dependent upon what we learn about the transportation costs of American drivers. Vehicle ownership and operation, as well as fuel costs, are fraught with nuance in today’s fast changing economy. And official tracking resources can reveal those details. […]

Money US News

Inside Joby Aviation’s Electric Air Taxi and Its Path to Commercial Flight

Joby Aviation is developing a new approach to urban transportation with its all-electric air taxi, designed to connect city centres with airports more efficiently. The aircraft combines vertical take-off and landing capabilities with fast, wing-borne flight for longer journeys. This design could help passengers avoid congested roads and reduce travel times across busy urban areas. […]

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