---
title: "The Porsche Panamera Is Finally Beautiful, the Mercedes-AMG GT, Just Scary: The Evening Rush"
description: "Plus, some automotive art we can get behind and saisons from Haw River Farmhouse Ales."
date: "2016-06-24"
modified: "2016-06-24"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/4149/the-porsche-panamera-is-finally-beautiful-the-mercedes-amg-gt-just-scary-the-evening-rush"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "Evening Rush"
  - "Mercedes-AMG"
  - "Panamera"
  - "porsche"
  - "sedan"
---

# The Porsche Panamera Is Finally Beautiful, the Mercedes-AMG GT, Just Scary: 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**

Images of the all-new [2017 Porsche Panamera](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/4134/new-porsche-panamera-turbo-images-leak-ahead-of-official-reveal>) have leaked before the official launch and we are pleasantly surprised—a few tweaks have yielded a truly handsome sedan. To match the new and aggressive looks, the Turbo Panamera will harness powered from a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 that cranks out a ridiculous 549hp and 567lb-ft of torque.

It’s here: The highly-anticipated [Mercedes-AMG GT R](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/4145/your-first-look-at-the-new-mercedes-amg-gt-r>) has officially debuted with race-ready looks that are nothing if not intimidating. The GT R uses a seven-speed automatic transmission and a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 that pumps out 577hp and 516lb-ft of torque.

![evening-rush-062416-mercedes-amg-gt-r-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/evening-rush-062416-mercedes-amg-gt-r-art.jpg>)
**Mercedes-Benz**

Several Swiss students made an [electric racecar](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/4137/watch-this-college-made-electric-car-blast-from-0-to-60-in-1-5-seconds>) that rockets to 60mph is a neck-snapping 1.513 seconds. The future, it seems, will be fast.

**Gear**

You can never have too many framed car prints. Do yourself and your bare walls a favor and check out the [Classic Series by Rearview Prints](<https://www.rearviewprints.com/>), because you deserve to have tasteful silhouettes of every Batmobile adorning your living space.

![evening-rush-062416-rearview-prints-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/evening-rush-062416-rearview-prints-art.jpg>)
**Rear View Prints**

The [Domio Helmet Audio](<https://domio.co/>) system is a small device that attaches to the exterior of your helmet and uses micro-vibrations to crank out some awesome tunes without the use of earbuds. Essentially, the whole helmet is a resonating space.

**Lifestyle**

Today’s beer pick takes us to [Haw River Farmhouse Ales](<https://hawriverales.com/>) in Saxapahaw, North Carolina. Focusing their attention on the Belgian-style brewing process, this southern brewery is big on experimentation and aging their beers to perfection. If you find yourself in North Carolina, we recommend you pick up some [Rusted Plow Farmhouse Saison](<https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/35374/133377/>).

There are dozens of lawn games to chose from. Trying something new(ish) with [Kanjam](<https://www.target.com/p/kan-jam-ultimate-disc-game/-/A-15772268?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Sports%2BShopping&adgroup=Disc+Golf+Set_SC&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=1023191&gclid=CjwKEAjwtLO7BRDax4-I4_6G71USJAA6FjN11m2n0dWycEzE0vO6OkYnJzFYDl0eFRZqxyWh_X-p3RoC_Bjw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds>). Comprised of the plastic “cans” and a Frisbee, this transportable game is bound to be the best part of you 4th of July weekend if you order now ASAP.

![evening-rush-062416-kan-jam-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/evening-rush-062416-kan-jam-art.jpg>)
**Kanjam**

## 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>)