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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Buffalo’s Blizzard Champions: How a Local Auto Dealer’s Payloader Paved Paths of Hope and Sparked a Wave of Compassion Across the City

The last year of the holiday season has left an unprecedented and fatal blizzard on the city of Buffalo, New York that has plunged the city in the middle of a crisis of an epic proportion. When temperatures dropped to well below zero degrees Fahrenheit and violent hurricane-force winds blew, hundreds of citizens found themselves […]

Autos US News

Stellantis to Phase Out Chrome on New Vehicles, Citing Health and Environmental Risks in a Strategic Shift to Sustainable Aesthetics

The automotive world is entering a revolutionary stage where Stellantis, the holding company of some of the most widely recognized brands, including Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, and Maserati, is undertaking a bold move to stop using chrome in all new models. This is a great departure, the so-called Death of Chrome as the chief global […]

Money World News

The Great Divergence: How China’s Tariff Countermeasures Reshape the Global Auto Supply Chain and Challenge Tesla’s Distinctly American Advantage

The automotive industry in the world confronts an epic cross road, as it seeks to overcome the perilous seas of increased trade conflicts between the United States and China. What started with specific tariffs has now turned into a full-scale economic war, a renegotiation of supply chain and a new market dynamic with implications of […]

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California’s Insurance Crisis: Examining the Ripple Effects on Homeowners and Drivers

California, the innovation-driven state, the state of natural beauty, now stands in the middle of the crisis in its home and auto insurance industry. The residents like the ones in climate-sensitive areas like Florida are also confronted with unprecedented difficulties in getting the necessary covers. Many insurers are increasingly reducing their exposure or pulling out […]

Autos World News

BYD’s Hybrid Revolution: 1,250-Mile Range Sets a New Benchmark and Puts Global EV Makers on Alert

The car market is undergoing a critical paradigm change, and the innovations, which are about to shape the customary way of performance and the demands of consumers, are in sight. The Chinese automaker BYD has been in the lead, introducing a remarkable hybrid powertrain system, which can have an unprecedented range of 1,250 miles (2,000 […]

Sports US News

The Power of Rivalry: How NASCAR’s Most Notorious Drivers Ignite the Passion and Intensity of the Sport

NASCAR, at its core, is a sport of speed, daring, and raw emotion, where victory is hard-won and rivalries are forged in the heat of competition. Yet, in addition to the roar of the engines and the blur of the cars, there’s one other thing that electrifies the grandstands and fascinates fans: the villain. These […]

Autos

Steering Toward the Future: A Detailed Breakdown of the 15 Best Cars for Beginner Drivers in the U.S. to Help You Choose Wisely

Being a new car owner, especially a new driver, is thrilling, yet intimidating. There are plenty of options on the market, but safety, reliability, fuel efficiency and value are important factors for new drivers. Finding a safe, reliable and affordable car is a must for new drivers and their families. This guide offers the 15 […]

Money World News

Inside the HondaJet Elite II: Exploring the Advanced Innovations of the $7 Million Luxury Aircraft

Honda, the world’s leading automotive and motorcycle engineering company, has also made great progress in the field of aviation. Honda is famous for its cars like the Accord, and world-leading motorcycles, but its aerospace capabilities have been equally impressive. Since the late 1990s, Honda has been producing a competitive line of private jets. HondaJet, a […]

Money

Is Your City on the Road Rage List? The 15 U.S. Metros with the Most Reckless Drivers — and Why It Matters to You!

Get your seatbelt on, we are about to traverse the roads of America. You have experienced that emotion when you are driving along, and somebody does not follow the road rules? First, let’s talk numbers. More than 37,000 Americans die in traffic-related accidents each year, as well as 2.35 million injured or disabled. The financial […]

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