The Lincoln Continental is Affordable And The Mercedes-Benz G-500 is Not: The Evening Rush

Plus, cargo shorts that actually look good, and some top-notch beer from Yonkers Brewing Co.
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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

It seems like Porsche spy shots have been coming out every day recently. Today we catch a glimpse of a barely camouflaged 911 strutting its stuff in Germany. From the body work, it seems like some GT-variant, but it’s unclear what, exactly, the model is. Whatever it may be, the thing means business with some serious vent work.

Pricing for the 2017 Lincoln Continental has been released and it isn’t awful compared to its Cadillac competitor, the CTS. Lincoln says their luxury sedan will start at $45,485 and the base engine will be a 300 hp, 3.7L V6. If you are looking for a few more thrills, customers can opt for a 3.0L turbocharged V6 good for 400hp.

If the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen wasn’t ridiculous enough, Mercedes is thinking about debuting the Mercedes-Benz 4×4 G-500 in the U.S. The G-500 is a lifted, widened G-Wagen with a massive twin-turbocharged V8 under the hood. Just be prepared: the color options are fittingly aggressive.

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Mercedes-Benz

Gear

Kayak lovers, it’s time to get excited. A new data-tracking system called Motionize has been released and it will change the way you kayak forever. Motionize is able to closely monitor how efficiently you kayak, analyzing each stroke along with your heart rate and a flurry of other data points.

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Motionize

There is something wonderfully satisfying about slowly breaking in a good ol’ fashion leather dopp kit. Thankfully lacking accents, frills, or fancy stitching, the L.L.Bean Signature Leather Toiletry Kit will age beautifully with each adventure you take.

Lifestyle

In today’s beer pick, we head up the Hudson River to Yonkers Brewing Company in Yonkers, New York. Founded in 2010, Yonkers Brewing Co has helped build a strong craft beer scene in lower Westchester County. Since 2010, they’ve expanded their list of beers as well as their presence in the tristate area. If you are a fan of citrus and hop-heavy ales, we recommend you try a pint of Shower Time Pale Ale.

Brooks Brothers has always been a staple in the wardrobes of well-dressed men. Never failing to deliver and always looking clean cut. However, over time BB has loosened the reigns and allowed for more casual styling. Enter the Red Fleece line. Today, we are taking a look at their dark green Cargo Shorts. Made of 100% cotton, these durable shorts will quickly become your best friend—especially since they’re 25% off.

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Brooks Brothers