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

10 Extreme WWII Warplane Modifications That Pushed Aircraft to the Limit

The sheer numbers of aircraft required by World War II demanded novel methods of acquiring tactical superiority with extreme haste. Given the massive production numbers of existing types, it frequently made sense to redesign the existing airframes, and avoid spending a crucial time developing from scratch. The consequence was often truly unusual designs, including attack […]

Celebrity

Inside the Exceptional Cars and Unique Automotive Ventures of Pharrell Williams

While not confined purely to his music, that career has also stretched over the years. A 13-time Grammy winner, music producer, fashion icon and, ultimately, creator, he’s carefully constructed his own unique vision throughout every avenue he has explored. There’s a character similar to all that apparent in his incredible garage, full of both exclusive […]

Autos

10 Bizarre Transport Mishaps That Left Commuters Wondering What Just Happened

Usually, getting from A to B should be one of the easiest things to get through during the day. But despite the normally efficient transit system, stupid traffic mistakes, vehicle malfunction and plain human obstinacy can sometimes conspire to make the journey unexpectedly bizarre. Journeys over our roadways, over railways, and even within airplanes sometimes […]

Autos

The 1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee Went From Working-Class Muscle to a Coveted Collector Prize

By the late 1960s Detroit designers had a winning formula to lure customers who craved outright in-line street-melting acceleration for the fewest possible dollars not prestige-model options, fluff, and trim. Chrysler, which had already capitalized on performance-crazy buyers with the Plymouth Road Runner, followed with the midsize Dodge Coronet Super Bee performance brute: a bare-bones, […]

US News

GM Doubles Down on V8 Power as Massive Investment Reshapes Its Next-Generation Engines

Despite the ever-growing focus on the electrified automotive future, the gasoline enthusiasts among us have some good news. General Motors is sticking by its dedication to good ol’ V-8 engines. As car companies flock to build EVs and commit to electrification in the future, GM is sinking millions of dollars into refining its ever-successful small-block […]

Celebrity

Inside Nicolas Cage’s Wild Car Collection: The Rare Machines Behind His Legendary Taste

Nick Cage’s life can be described by the phrase ‘he lives dangerously’ and this applies to everything including his passion for cars. He has starred in many blockbuster films like Con Air and The Rock and the Oscar-winning film ‘Leaving Las Vegas.’ The star developed a reputation as an actor who was unafraid to make […]

Autos

Why Are Once-Strong Car Brands Losing Ground? The Market Shift Is Hard to Ignore

With ever-evolving driver wants, tech mandates and regulatory shifts all converging to reshape the market, what defines success in the auto arena is under siege. Driving trends in the market toward electric power train, intelligent digital features and utilitarian crossovers mean some longtime nameplates seem out of place in contemporary showrooms. It is not the […]

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