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.
US News

2026’s First Quarter Exposed Major Auto Safety Problems. What Do the Recalls Reveal?

Automotive safety data from the first quarter of 2026 reveals just how quickly vehicle recall activity can escalate when a single defect affects widely shared platforms and components. According to a comprehensive Bizzy Car report, 103 separate recall campaigns were issued across the United States during Q1 2026, affecting an extraordinary 12,154,289 vehicles. The scale […]

Business US News

Rivian’s CFO Is Leaving During Its R2 Expansion. What Does It Mean for the EV Maker?

Big change in management structure, however, Chief Financial Officer Claire McDonough will retire from the position by the end of the month. This means that McDonough is moving to greener pastures, and it’s exciting to know that as the new CFO at GE Vernova Inc., a Massachusetts-based energy equipment manufacturer, she’ll continue to work within […]

Local News

Mercedes-Benz’s Solid-State Battery Breakthrough: some Changes That Could Shake Up EVs

Electric vehicle innovation is accelerating, and Mercedes-Benz has leapt ahead in the race. They’ve transitioned solid-state battery technology from laboratory benches to the public roads. By using lithium-metal solid-state batteries in new production vehicle platform, Mercedes-Benz is revealing that the future of long-range electric mobility is truly here. This marks a significant change for the […]

Military

10 Strange WWII Aircraft That Looked Wrong but Pushed Engineering to the Limit

World War II created an extraordinary period of experimentation in military aviation. As nations competed for control of the skies, aircraft engineers were pushed to develop faster, stronger, and more specialized machines than ever before. Traditional aircraft layouts were no longer always enough to meet rapidly changing battlefield requirements, so designers began exploring unusual engine […]

US News

Ford Just Brought Back a Classic Mustang Look Here’s What Makes the 2026 GT FX Different

Retro is hip in cars again, and Ford is joining the wave of revivals with its new 2026 Mustang GT-FX. The appearance package for the all-new Mustang GT taps into Ford’s third-generation Fox-body Mustang that was in production from 1979-1993. Ford didn’t create a copy of the original; instead, it brought some recognizable design cues […]

Autos US News

eBay Enacts Platform Ban on Airbag Sales to Curb Counterfeit Safety Components

Online marketplaces are taking a major leap forward in consumer safety. Effective Sept 24, 2026 eBay will officially ban the listing and sale of all standalone airbags, airbag inflators, and steering wheel airbag covers, thus closing off a major digital gateway for dangerous, counterfeit safety components that have quietly put drivers at risk for years. […]

Money US News

25% Auto Tariffs Could Raise Car Prices Across the U.S. Market

The current transformation occurring within the auto industry is one of significant economic consequence driven by: trade policy, globalization of supply chains, increasing production costs, and evolving consumer preferences. Indeed, a U.S.-produced car could very well be built of a transmission, engines, batteries, electronics, metals and other parts produced in a number of countries; tariffs […]

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