The Evening Rush for March 03, 2016
Your nightly cull of automotive, gear and lifestyle news, all in one place.
The Evening Rush is your daily roundup of auto, gear, and lifestyle news, all in one place. Less time searching, more time driving. Motor on.
Automotive
Jeep is at it again with some pretty crazy concept ideas for Easter Jeep Safari. This year, Jeep will bring a “Trailcat” to the safari. Yes, that is a 707hp Wrangler and no, this probably will never go into production.
The 2017 Lincoln MKZ made its debut at the Geneva Auto Show and the 400hp 3.0L V6 has a surprisingly reasonable starting price of $43,575. But if you are looking to opt for the 400hp MKZ, be prepared contend with wheel drive—sorry, no donuts.
Had a rough day? Let five minutes of Toyota Supras destroying tires brighten your day. Becauseracecar’s Youtube channel posted a supercut of Supras letting all their ponies loose and... we love it.
Gear
Marshall, the legendary amplifier manufacturer has come out with a pair of Bluetooth headphones called Major II Black that look absolutely sinister. The headphones last 30 hours on a single charge, have a built in microphone and cost $150.
Huckberry has come out with an extremely limited edition customized version of the James Brand Chapter Knife. With a very simplistic construction the 2.33” knife is everything you need and nothing more. Utilizing a titanium frame and frame-lock construction, the Chapter knife will definitely make it to your Every Day Carry.
Lifestyle
Today’s beer pick takes us to Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey and Carton Brewing. When you think of a craft brewery that has really found a groove, Carton should jump out at you. With a wide variety of extremely well regarded beers, Carton has proved that you don’t need decades a refining to find the right beers, just friends, family and a common love for heady brews. We have a sneaky feeling there is a really bright future for this young brewery.
Racing season is fast approaching and that means you need to step up your tailgating game. Rather than sitting on the ground, eating off your lap, pick up a picnic table at REI.com for 50% off!
