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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Ford’s New Electric Truck Takes a Sharp Turn. What’s Behind the Radical New Design?

The automotive world is witnessing a dramatic pivot as legacy automakers re-evaluate their long-term electrification strategies. Ford Motor Company is stepping directly into the spotlight with an ambitious plan to reshape how modern drivers view electric trucks. Centered around a $30,000 target price point, this upcoming vehicle represents a fresh design approach that challenges established […]

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Ford Updates the 2027 F-150 Lineup with a New Base Engine and Expanded V8 Availability

The 2027 Ford F-150 is receiving a series of mechanical, equipment, and option-package changes as Ford continues refining its bestselling full-size pickup. The biggest update is the replacement of the familiar 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 with a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 as the new standard engine on several popular trims. At the same time, Ford is […]

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Ford Is Ramping Up Production, But Can Sales Keep Up With the Bigger Push?

Ford Motor Company is increasing production while facing a mixed sales picture across its major vehicle segments. August results showed overall declines in some tracking periods, while trucks, SUVs, hybrids, and selected passenger vehicles continued to find strong demand. The phase-out of the Escape and changing performance across Ford’s lineup have also influenced the company’s […]

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Ford Just Dropped the F-150’s Base V6: Is the 3.0-Liter EcoBoost a Better Move?

It looks like the 2027 Ford F-150 will get a major refresh: a leak about dealer ordering information indicates a number of significant changes are in store for the entire range of full-size pickup trucks. AlthoughFord hasn’t confirmed all the facts within the document as absolute yet, the leaked info about the trucks covers powertrains, […]

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Strike Averted? GM & Unifor Strike Tentative Deal For Canadian Auto Workers

Following 12 days of negotiation, Unifor and General Motors have reached tentative labor agreements with over 4,600 unionized auto workers in Ontario, as a potential roadmap forward. On August 10th negotiations started and ended with the tentative agreements of August 22nd. The agreement is a significant milestone for the workers at a number of major […]

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Nearly 955,000 Stellantis Vehicles Recalled , Is Your Rear‑View Camera At Risk?

Stellantis has issued an official statement regarding a huge voluntary safety recall for almost 955,000 cars due to a defect in their radio software that causes the rearview camera image not to display. This problem can happen once the driver shifts to reverse gear, thus depriving him of the camera view on his center screen […]

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