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.
Autos

10 Sleeper Cars That Look Slow Until You See What’s Under the Hood

This is because the ultimate performance car aims to flaunt it using a variety of devices; oversized spoilers, wide wheel arches, in-your-face grilles, garish paint schemes and loud exhausts are among these. Sleeper cars, however, have the ultimate stealth appeal. Beneath the unassuming and often entirely forgettable exterior of a common family-style hatchback or a […]

Autos

The Kaiser Jeep M715 Was Built for War And It Was Tougher Than It Looked

The original Willys MB secured its place in history across mud and battlefield fumes, yet the onset of the Cold War exposed the physical limitations of the classic quarter-ton design. By the late 1950s, evolving military doctrine had transitioned toward mechanized, equipment-heavy infantry units. Recoilless rifles, anti-tank weapons, bulky generators, and expanded communications gear created […]

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High-Performance Cars That Deliver Porsche 911 Driving Thrills for Less

The Porsche 911 remains one of the world’s most respected performance cars, combining blistering acceleration, precise handling, everyday usability, and decades of motorsport heritage. However, its premium pricing puts genuine 911 ownership beyond the reach of many enthusiasts. Fortunately, drivers do not necessarily need to spend six figures to experience the same sense of speed […]

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10 Notable Cars Associated with Bad Driving Habits and Risky On-Road Stereotypes

We have all been on the road somewhere and seen other drivers and wondered about their behaviour. Unfortunately, the behaviour of a person driving a different brand and model of car can be stereotyped based on the vehicle they are driving. Driver stereotypes are reinforced by real-world observations, insurance statistics, and anecdotes from the road. […]

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10 Iconic Jaguar Models That Defined the History of the British Automotive Brand

Jaguar has secured itself a unique spot in automotive history by consistently turning out cars that have successfully combined gorgeous aesthetics, sophisticated mechanicals and true ability. From beginning life building motorcycle side cars to eventually becoming one of the world’s most admired luxury car manufacturers required decades of engineering endeavor. Jaguar’s approach was never to […]

US News

Stellantis Expands Belvidere Plant Investment to Over $800 Million for Next-Gen Cherokee

Belvidere Assembly Plant named Jeep Cherokee home By David Thorne Stellantis said Monday that its idled Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois will soon be back producing vehicles with plans to make it Stellantis’s North American home for the next-generation Jeep Cherokee. The decision gives the iconic plant a firm place in the larger North American […]

Autos

Jay Leno Explores the Rare 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Cobra Jet

Here’s one American automotive enthusiast’s take: A year before Detroit would pull the plug on the traditional American muscle car, Mercury offered a serious contender-at least in 1969-by mating big-time V8 grunt with all the refinement people associate with the Mercury badge. Although the Cougar Eliminator would never match the popular appeal of the Ford […]

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