---
title: "The Evening Rush for Dec. 08, 2015"
description: "Your nightly cull of automotive, gear and lifestyle news, all in one place."
date: "2015-12-08"
modified: "2019-07-09"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/1193/the-evening-rush-for-dec-08-2015"
categories:
  - "News"
---

# The Evening Rush for Dec. 08, 2015

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*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**

[Infiniti](<https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/93692/nissan-and-infiniti-end-partnership-with-red-bull-racing>) will be ending its partnership with Red Bull this December, the dissolution coming a full year earlier than expected. In 2013, Infiniti was named title sponsor of the team, but after lackluster 2014 and 2015 race seasons, the auto manufacturer has decided to drop the sponsorship.

Rumors have arisen that the new[Subaru WRX STI](<https://www.autoblog.com/2015/12/08/-subaru-wrx-sti-hybrid-rumor/>) will utilize a hybrid powertrain. The STI may use an electric motor to power the rear axle and a beefed-up version of the 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder up front.

Future owners of a Mercedes-Benz G-Class can now customize their high-end offroader with the help of a new trim called[Designo Manufaktur](<https://www.autoblog.com/2015/12/08/mercedes-g-class-designo-manufaktur-even-more-upscale/#slide-3729698>). The work will be done in Austria and the customization will include matte paint, new alloy wheels and various interior options.

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**Gear**

Love your shades but hate the way they press against your big head when you put on a helmet or headset? Stop chumping out and check out[Flying Eyes](<https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/787533244/the-worlds-best-sunglasses-for-helmets-and-headset>), a startup out of Austin, Texas, that builds [super-thin sunglasses](<https://www.diffeyewear.com/collections/all-glasses/products/isla-silver-amber-tortoise-wrap-blue-gradient>) ideal for such scenarios.

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Holidays are here. Consider picking up a pair of[enamel cups from Best Made Co](<https://www.bestmadeco.com/products/20-oz-enamel-mugs?taxon_id=973>). These ultra-durable vessels can withstand open flame, oven top, dishwasher and a ton of abuse around the campsite (or kitchen).

**Lifestyle**

Should you find yourself venturing to upstate New York (Ancram, specifically), we recommend you stop by[Hillrock Distillery](<https://www.hillrockdistillery.com/>) for some truly amazing, Solera-aged bourbon.

It is a well-known fact that guacamole, done right, is ambrosial. It is also pretty damn expensive, so why not learn to[make it yourself](<https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/food/how-to/a40286/how-to-make-damn-good-guacamole/>)? The team over at Esquire has compiled this handy video for this very purpose.

## Author
Before working at *The Drive*, Max Goldberg raced the streets of Westchester in an ambulance as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician. He has boundless enthusiasm.

### Author social links  
[Instagram](<https://instagram.com/maxems>)