---
title: "Fiat 124 Spider Is Gunning For The Miata and Ford May Have a New Mustang: The Evening Rush"
description: "Plus, a rambler from Yeti and tasty pints from Modern Times Beer"
date: "2016-04-29"
modified: "2019-07-02"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/3269/fiat-124-spider-is-gunning-for-the-miata-and-ford-may-have-a-new-mustang-the-evening-rush"
categories:
  - "Fiat News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "Convertible"
  - "Evening Rush"
  - "fiat"
---

# Fiat 124 Spider Is Gunning For The Miata and Ford May Have a New Mustang: 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**

Fiat has announced pricing for their [124 Spider](<https://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/29/2017-fiat-124-spider-pricing/>), and much to the surprise of many, it comes in a tick lower than most Miatas. The 124 Spider Classica will start at $25,990, compared to the Miata’s sticker of $25,735. Which will Average Schmuck choose?

[Red Bull is testing a new aeroscreen](<https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1103682_watch-a-wheel-hit-red-bulls-aeroscreen-cockpit-at-140-mph>) as a possible solution for the F1 cockpit dilemma. As you can see in their test video, the ballistic windscreen can take quite a licking from a tire -strike at 140 mph.

Spy shots of the [Ford Mustang Mach 1](<https://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/29/2018-ford-mustang-mach-1-spy-photos/>) have been released and there are substantial aerodynamics present. In addition, you can see a quad exhaust, hinting at some possible engine upgrades.

**Gear**

We like [Yeti Coolers](<https://yeticoolers.com/drinkware/rambler-series/>). Recently Yeti came out with a Rambler series that features three sizes perfectly calibrated to your desired level of outdoor drunkeness:18, 36, and 64 ounces. Each of the Ramblers can keep your favorite beverages cooled for days at a time thanks to "double-wall vacuum insulation." Pick yours up at Yeticoolers.com.

If you're evil enough, you can make a firepit out of anything. But why be evil? Instead, use heavy sheet-metal [Stahl Firepits](<https://www.stahlfirepit.com/>).

![evening-rush-042916-fire-pit-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/evening-rush-042916-fire-pit-art.jpg>)
**Stahl Firepits**

**Lifestyle**

Today’s beer pick comes from [Modern Times Beer](<https://moderntimesbeer.com/gist/modern-times-is>) in San Diego, California. Founded in 2013, the Modern Times has expanded to a 30-barrel capacity and, if you happen to be in San Diego, a well-appointed taproom for customers to swill suds locally. Consistently scoring in the 90s on Beer Advocate, this brewery will only continue to improve with age. We recommend [Booming Rollers](<https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/31987/119740/>), an American IPA.

[Trail running](<https://runtrails.org/running-trails-near-me/>). Get your exercise, look at trees. Win-win! But our in-house EMT urges you to use the right shoes to prevent injury. If you need ideas, go with [Altra Superior 2.0s](<https://www.altrarunning.com/men/superior-20>). With a lightweight construction and protection plates for running on sharp rocks, Altras will help you outrun that bear every time.

![evening-rush-042916-altra-sneaker-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/evening-rush-042916-altra-sneaker-art.jpg>)
**Altra**

## 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>)