---
title: "Volvo’s Polestar-tuned XC90 Hits 421 hp and the UK Considers Mustang Cop Cars: The Evening Rush"
description: "Plus, compass cufflinks and solid beer from OEC Brewing."
date: "2016-06-14"
modified: "2016-06-14"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/3992/volvos-polestar-tuned-xc90-hits-421-hp-and-the-uk-considers-mustang-cop-cars-the-evening-rush"
categories:
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
  - "Volvo News"
tags:
  - "Evening Rush"
  - "luxury"
  - "Mercedes-Benz"
  - "suv/crossover"
  - "Volvo"
  - "xc90"
---

# Volvo’s Polestar-tuned XC90 Hits 421 hp and the UK Considers Mustang Cop Cars: 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**

Volvo is breaking all sorts of norms by allowing Polestar to tune the 2.0-liter four-cylinder found in the [XC90 T8](<https://www.autoblog.com/2016/06/14/volvo-xc90-t8-polestar-performance-optimization-official/>) to a massive 421hp and 501lb-ft of torque. This boost in horsepower launches the heavy SUV to 60mph in a respectable 5.5 seconds. Also, expect to find other sporty upgrades like improved throttle and gearbox response.

Police forces in the UK are “assessing” [Ford Mustang GTs as potential patrol cars](<https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1104461_british-police-suit-up-with-ford-mustang-gts#image=100556247>). Wrapped in that distinctive, highly-reflective police decal, these muscle coupes might be lighting up Brit’s rearview mirrors in the near future.

Mercedes-Benz plans to debut a [Tesla-killing electric vehicle](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/3973/mercedes-benzs-tesla-fighter-will-break-cover-this-fall>) by this fall with a range of approximately 310 miles. That is just a hair further than Tesla’s longest range vehicle. In addition, Mercedes-Benz plans to be producing 100,000 EVs by 2020.

**Gear**

Whether you are clearing brush or chopping firewood, a solid hatchet is a crucial. The lightweight (1.75lb) hatchet from [Hults Bruk](<https://hultsbruk1697.se/products/almike/>) is built to last, with a durable, 16-inch handle and Swedish steel head.

[Compass cufflinks](<https://www.mrporter.com/mens/tateossian/xxv-compass-gunmetal-tone-cufflinks/740328?ppv=2&cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-TnL5HPStwNw-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&ranMID=36592&ranEAID=TnL5HPStwNw&ranSiteID=TnL5HPStwNw&siteID=TnL5HPStwNw-Tx0CfCHT3TzR2FKXlw_DcQ>) will do more than guide your way. On a first date? Crack a joke and tell your date you get lost a lot, when they don’t believe you…BAM, compass cufflinks.

![evening-rush-061416-compass-cufflinks-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/evening-rush-061416-compass-cufflinks-art.jpg>)
**Tateossian**

**Lifestyle**

Today’s beer pick takes us to [OEC Brewing](<https://www.oecbrewing.com/index/>) in Oxford, Connecticut. Combining North German, Belgian and modern brewing processes, OEC has found their niche (along with some serious respect in the brewing community).

It is no secret that [Carhartt](<https://www.carhartt.com/products/carhartt-men-pants/Canvas-Work-Short-B147>) makes extremely durable products. The [Carhartt Canvas Work Short](<https://www.carhartt.com/products/carhartt-men-pants/Canvas-Work-Short-B147>) is the perfect article of clothing to keep you cool, yet protected, while working on the your next labor-heavy chore. Plus, they're 38% off.

![evening-rush-061416-carhartt-shorts-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/evening-rush-061416-carhartt-shorts-art.jpg>)
**Carhartt**

## 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>)