---
title: "The Evening Rush for Oct. 22, 2015"
description: "Your nightly cull of automotive, gear and lifestyle news, all in one place."
date: "2015-10-22"
modified: "2015-10-22"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/618/the-evening-rush-for-oct-22-2015"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "Roundup"
---

# The Evening Rush for Oct. 22, 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**

Spy shots of Volvo’s new crossover, the XC40, have surfaced. We’re excited to see what this Scandinavian puppy is working with. [More here.](<https://www.autoevolution.com/news/first-pictures-of-the-volvo-xc40-test-mule-future-q3-x1-and-gla-competitor-photo-gallery-101245.html>)

London plans to utilize zero-emission taxis in the near future. Geely, owner of London Taxi Company, says its hybrid four-cylinder will be capable of running on electric power for an extended period of time. [More here.](<https://www.autoblog.com/2015/10/22/london-tx5-taxi-electric/>)

Chevy is bringing a Spark RS concept to SEMA this year. In addition to a flurry of red detailing, the RS will feature carbon fiber body panels and mild suspension work. [More here.](<https://gmauthority.com/blog/2015/10/2016-chevrolet-spark-rs-concept-showcases-a-sportier-side/>)

Cancel your Sunday plans, the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix is this weekend in Austin, TX. [More here.](<https://www.circuitoftheamericas.com/f1>)

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**Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images**

**Gear**

Want to turn your smartphone into a 3D scanner? Check out eura 3D’s affordable new kit, currently on Kickstarter. [More here.](<https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/259051227/eora-3d-high-precision-3d-scanning-on-your-smartph?ref=category_popular>)

We all know car airbags work. But did you know there’s a new airbag that covers your body? [More here.](<https://www.dainese.com/us_en/d-air/#time_7>)

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**Dainese**

**Lifestyle**

Follow our West Coast editor Chris Cantle as he tanks a big honkin’ Harley-Davidson from Spain to Morocco, and across Northern Africa. [More here.](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/593/chefchaouen-and-mint-tea>)

Find a designated driver, pack up the car and enjoy beautiful views with a delicious beer at the Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest in southern California. [More here.](<https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/things-to-do/big-bear-lake-oktoberfest>)

Fossil Watches has taken the plunge into the smartwatch world with the new Q Line. [More here.](<https://www.fossil.com/au/en/blog/design/coming-soon--fossil-q.html>)

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**Fossil**

## 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>)