---
title: "Goodbye to BMW’s Manual V8s, Hello to New Nike Kicks: The Evening Rush"
description: "Plus, affordable headphones and some fine Smuttynose from New England."
date: "2016-04-06"
modified: "2016-04-06"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/2900/goodbye-to-bmws-manual-v-8s-hello-to-new-nike-kicks-the-evening-rush"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "BMW"
---

# Goodbye to BMW’s Manual V8s, Hello to New Nike Kicks: The Evening Rush

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*Th**e 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**

Ken Block has announced that his new steed, a [Ford Focus RS](<https://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/06/ken-block-rallycross-ford-focus-rs-teasers/>), is almost ready to rally. The 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder will dish out a mind-blowing 600hp and 664lb-ft of torque to all four wheels! Expect to see this rocket bombing through stages at the Global Rallycross Championship this season.

Spy shots indicate that Chevy has begun working on the [next generation Camaro Z/28](<https://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/06/chevy-camaro-z-28-wing-spy-shots/#slide-3852115>) now that the ZL1 coupe and convertible are done. As you can see in spy shots, the Z/28 will most likely use some pretty serious aero and a wide stance. No word on the engine, yet, but figure on eight cylinders.

The inevitable has happened to the [BMW M5 and M6](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/2886/bad-news-for-bmw-m5-buyers-who-want-a-manual>): According to BMW M boss Frank Van Meel, the pair will no longer have the option of a manual gearbox. Van Meel states that the demand for the manual transmission had approached zero.

![evening-rush-040616-bmw-m5-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/evening-rush-040616-bmw-m5-art.jpg>)
**BMW**

**Gear**

Are you ready to have the power of the sun at your hips? The [Repulsor flashlight](<https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1484247498/repulsor-your-ultra-powerful-wearable-flashlight?ref=category_location>) is a hip-mounted ultra-illuminator capable of producing 7,911 lumens to turn night into day. Check out their product on [Kickstarter](<https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1484247498/repulsor-your-ultra-powerful-wearable-flashlight?ref=category_location>), then work to fully glorify the lusty sun god, Apollo.

Beyond Beats by Dre: [Status Audio](<https://thestatusaudio.com/>) makes high-quality headphones for less than half the price ($49.00). The [HD Ones](<https://thestatusaudio.com/products/hd1>) cover all the ranges with clarity to ensure you hear all the highs and lows in songs that the artist intended. It's never really *all* about that bass.

**Lifestyle**

Today’s beer pick takes us to [Smuttynose Brewing Company](<https://smuttynose.com/>) in Hampton, New Hampshire. Since being founded in 1994, Smuttynose has expanded their distribution to over two dozen states. Still, the brewery has ensured that each of their now-national beers keeps its earthy, New England taste. (None of that pesky Mid-Atlantic polish.) We especially recommend the [Finest Kind IPA](<https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/141/16403/>) and [Old Brown Dog](<https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/141/184/>).

It is time to kick your gym routine into overtime: Summer bodies are made in March! Luckily, Nike has a pair of great training sneakers, the [Nike FS Lite Trainer 3s](<https://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pd/fs-lite-trainer-3-training-shoe/pid-10942843/pgid-11296392>), for only $57.00. Or, keep that cozy winter paunch and accessorize with a Speedo. Just do you.

![evening-rush-040616-nike-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/evening-rush-040616-nike-art.jpg>)
**Nike**

## 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>)