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 F-Series vs. Its Rivals, The Battle That Keeps America’s Truck Crown at Stake

There are few vehicles in all of automotive history that have achieved the legendary status, cultural influence, and sales horsepower of the Ford F-Series. The quintessential American pickup truck has been the heartbeat of job sites, suburban garages, and highway corridors for generations. Going into 2026, the F-Series has set an amazing 49 consecutive years […]

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How the Kawasaki Vulcan 750 Took on Harley-Davidson and Shook Up the Cruiser Motorcycle Market

The cruiser motorcycle market has been synonymous with Harley-Davidson for many years thanks to their unmistakable styling, all-American image, and big V-twin engine lines. But in the ’80s the company faced severe reliability and quality control issues while the competition from the Japanese who was closing in. Kawasaki established a winning combination of old-school cruiser […]

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Tesla Unveils Redesigned Roadster Featuring SpaceX Thruster Technology and Aerial Capabilities

Tesla has revealed a new concept prototype for its next-generation Roadster, driven by bold SpaceX-inspired technology such as compressed-gas thrusters, large-scale suction fans and potential flight capabilities. The highly anticipated electric supercar was unveiled close to SpaceX’s rocket development complex in McGregor, Texas, alongside demonstrations including driving upside down, mid-air flips and thruster-assisted jumps. According […]

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Ford Resumes F-150 Pickup Production Following Temporary Supplier Disruption at Assembly Plants

Ford has now resumed production of its popular Ford F-150 pickup after a lopsided supply chain shortage temporarily idled vehicles at its Dearborn, Michigan, truck plant and Kansas City Assembly Plant, Missouri, in late September. Suppliers impacted Dearborn F-150 production from Sept. 24-29, and Kansas City canceled several F-150 shifts due to parts shortages that […]

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10 Classic 1990s Vehicles Millennials Grew Up Loving, and Gen Z Is Bringing Them Back Into the Spotlight

It’s a whole new world of driving The car world has been going through an exciting period of transition, with new generations of car lovers beginning to appreciate the styling and engaging drives of the 90s. While it was once thought that younger generations weren’t really interested in the thrill of driving, when we look […]

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Toyota Recalls 508,354 Camry Hybrids Over a Dashboard Glitch That Could Leave Drivers Without Critical Warnings

Today’s vehicles continue to become more sophisticated and interconnected, relying more and more on electronic displays rather than mechanical gauges to provide drivers with information about their vehicle’s operation. But some of these systems can also become safety hazards if a software malfunction causes them to malfunction. The software initialisation issue prompted Toyota Motor North […]

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Ford F-150 Lightning Discounts Hit $20,000 as Dealers Clear Inventory, but Is This the Right Time to Buy

The Ford F-150 Lightning is suddenly a steal Dealerships throughout the country have marked down almost all of their remaining inventory to sell off the electric pickup, with some discounts exceeding $20,000. Buyers who jumped the gun may end up paying far less for a new F-150 Lightning compared to the price tag of the […]

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Dodge Charger Sixpack Ditches V8 Muscle for Twin-Turbo Six Power, but Will Purists Ever Accept the Trade

The 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack is a truly revolutionary change in American muscle car history ditching 5.7 litre and 6.4 litre HEMI V8 engines for a 3.0 litre twin-turbocharged Hurricane 6 cylinder. Sure, you might miss the familiar V8 soundtrack and character, but Dodge hopes you’ll get a lot of that back with power figures, […]

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