---
title: "The BMW 2-Series Get More Power and Nikola Makes the Dune Buggy of Your Dreams: The Evening Rush"
description: "Plus, the most durable weekend bag ever and solid beers from Brewmaster Jack."
date: "2016-05-17"
modified: "2016-05-17"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/3534/the-bmw-2-series-get-more-power-and-nikola-makes-the-dune-buggy-of-your-dreams-the-evening-rush"
categories:
  - "BMW News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "2 Series"
  - "BMW"
  - "Coupe"
  - "Evening Rush"
  - "luxury"
  - "otto"
---

# The BMW 2-Series Get More Power and Nikola Makes the Dune Buggy of Your Dreams: The Evening Rush

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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**

BMW has given the [2017 2-series coupes](<https://www.autoblog.com/2016/05/17/2017-bmw-230i-m240i-official/>) bigger badges and subsequently more horsepower. Both the 228i and the M235i will give way to the 230i and M240i. With this increase in in badge numbering, comes a slight increase in power for both models.

Finally, some details on the new [quad-turbocharged inline-six diesel engine](<https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1103995_full-details-on-bmws-new-quad-turbocharged-diesel>) from BMW. Making its debut in the 7-Series, the new diesel engine will crank out 395hp and 560lb-ft of torque. As a result, owners of the 750d xDrive will be able to hit 60mph in just 4.7 seconds while still getting an impressive 40mpg.

![evening-rush-051716-bmw-7-series-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/evening-rush-051716-bmw-7-series-art.jpg>)
**BMW**

Long-haul trucking can take a toll on drivers, especially when they make the mistake of skipping a few too many rest areas. With this in mind, a handful of former Google executives have founded [Otto](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/3516/former-google-geniuses-are-now-building-self-driving-trucks>), a company that modifies tractor-trailers to drive autonomously on the highway. Although the company still has a way to go before production, it is very cool to see such advancements hitting commercial applications.

**Gear**

Have you ever woken up and said, “I want to purchase a vehicle where I cheat death every time I drive it.” If the answer is yes, you might want to look at the [Nikola Zero](<https://nikolamotor.com/zero>), a 520hp buggy that hits 60mph in 3 seconds flat. If that wasn’t crazy enough for you, the vehicle is an open frame design. Still, we would take one in a second.

![evening-rush-051716-nikola-zero-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/evening-rush-051716-nikola-zero-art.jpg>)
**Nikola**

Simplicity is key when packing and that mentality should extend to the baggage as well. The [Cargo Carryall by Tanner Goods](<https://www.tannergoods.com/products/cargo-carryall>) is the military-inspired bag for your weeks trip up the New England coast. Made of durable 180z military-spec canvas, this bag will outlast you and age better than Jennifer Aniston.

**Lifestyle**

Today’s beer pick takes us to [Brewmaster Jack](<https://www.brewmasterjack.com/aboutus.html>) in Northampton, Massachusetts. Started by a lone man with a love for beer in 2011, Brewmaster Jack has slowly grown into a well-curated microbrewery. Although they are still finding their way, we definitely recommend you give them a chance.

As the weather gets warmer you are going to be more inclined to go offroading. Don’t let get cut short by getting stuck on the beach or in the mud, purchase a [trustworthy towrope](<https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200333877_200333877>). Just do yourself a favor and make sure your friend pulling you out knows where to anchor the rope!

![evening-rush-051716-towrope-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/evening-rush-051716-towrope-art.jpg>)
**Northern Tool + Equipment**

## 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>)