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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The Automotive Reckoning: Dealers Fight for Relevancy as ‘Teslafication’ Intensifies Amid Seismic Industry Shifts

The automotive sector is at a crossroads and it is struggling with changes so radical that they are redefining the car retailing landscape. What used to be a very physical, negotiating experience is now being subjected to enormous pressure by digital innovations and the inexorable onslaught of electric vehicles. This tectonic change has increased the […]

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NASCAR Faces Lawsuit Alleging Racial Discrimination Against White Men Amid Broader DEI Legal Challenges

NASCAR and Rev Racing, an organization that helps the organization to create a variety of drivers and pit crew, are now involved in a legal dispute that claims that they are discriminating against white men based on their race. On a recent Thursday, America First Legal (AFL), a group headed by former Donald Trump adviser […]

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OceanGate’s Antipodes Submersible: A $795,000 Vessel Lingers on Market as Broker Disassociates Amid Titan Tragedy Fallout

One of the submersibles previously owned by OceanGate, the Antipodes, is on sale at the moment at 795,000 but its future is becoming more questionable. The yacht broker who has been selling the vessel in the last five years, Steve Reoch, has stated that he would like to be out of the sale. His choice […]

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The Definitive Guide: 12 Top Single-Pilot Private Jets for Efficiency and Unrivaled Freedom in the Skies

The possession of a personal jet is the ultimate form of luxury and it provides an unmatched level of freedom where people and corporations can travel long distances at an extremely fast and comfortable pace. However, with this dream, there is usually a major logistical challenge; the two-person flight crew. Finding qualified personnel to operate […]

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Tesla’s High Stakes: Unpacking the Trillion-Dollar Pay Debate, Elon Musk’s AI Vision, and Shareholder Influence

With Tesla Inc. on the eve of its landmark annual meeting on November 6, shareholders have a complicated choice to make on the suggested compensation package to its CEO Elon Musk. This vote, which must be submitted online by November 5, goes way beyond a normal executive compensation review and involves corporate governance, the future […]

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Navigating Volatility: US Drivers Prepare for Potential $7 Gas Prices Fueled by Refinery Challenges and China’s Reopening

American motorists will face a significant increase in fuel prices in 2023, and the prices are projected to reach almost $7 a gallon in certain states of the United States. GasBuddy, a company that monitors the spending on fuel, blames this to a complicated set of domestic and international influence on the energy market. Rising […]

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Tesla’s Price Wars: How One Buyer Bagged a $12,000 Discount Amidst Industry Shifts and Unsettled Owners

In an intriguing twist to the story showing how volatile the electric vehicle market is, one Tesla customer was able to negotiate a massive 12,000-dollar discount on his order despite being initially informed that such a discount was not available. This individual victory is set against a background of massive price reductions by the Elon […]

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