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 Electric Reimagining of Auto Dealerships: Navigating a New Era of Sales, Service, and Consumer Expectations

The electric cars (EVs) represent an epic transformation in the automotive industry. The car dealership model that has long been ingrained in the consumer life and is safeguarded by the franchise laws is scrutinized like never before. The question comes in, are electric cars really killing the car dealership, or are they triggering a much […]

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Tesla Ignites Electric Vehicle Price War, Forcing Strategic Shifts at Ford and General Motors Amid Broader Industry Volatility

Geopolitical tensions, tariffs, inflation, and supply chain disruptions were some of the headwinds that the automotive industry encountered in 2025. The above factors generated uncertainty in the U.S. automotive industry and there were bearish news in sight. The insiders of the industry however reported resilience, which means the situation is not deteriorating as the feared. […]

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Tesla’s Aggressive Price Strategy Upends Auto Industry: Market Share Shifts and Legacy Automakers Face Unprecedented Pressure

The recent wave of aggressive pricing cuts by Tesla is spreading throughout the entire electric vehicle industry worldwide, causing a fundamental re-think of how to approach the market, and how to position in the long term. Although the said adjustments may seem like tactical moves designed to trigger instant sales, they are indicative of a […]

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The Sky’s No Longer the Limit: Unpacking the FAA-Approved Electric Flying Car Poised to Reshape Urban Mobility

The idea of a flying car has been down the ages as a preserve of the science fiction genre, a futuristic fantasy that seemed so close yet so far. However, the increasing speed of technological change makes it increasingly difficult to draw the boundaries between the spectacle and the real world presented in the movie. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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