---
title: "Hennessey Cranks Up the Focus RS and the Transformers 5 Fleet Makes Its Debut: The Evening Rush"
description: "Plus, Rogue Fitness wants you to squat more and The Grrowler wants to keep your dog hydrated."
date: "2016-08-31"
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/news/5069/hennessey-cranks-up-the-focus-rs-and-the-transformers-5-fleet-makes-its-debut-the-evening-rush"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "compact"
  - "Evening Rush"
  - "focus"
  - "Ford"
  - "Hatchback"
  - "sports car"
---

# Hennessey Cranks Up the Focus RS and the Transformers 5 Fleet Makes Its Debut: 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**

The Ford Focus RS was already a ridiculous car. Honestly, anything with over 300hp in a compact hatchback is great, but 400hp in a [Ford Focus RS](<https://www.autoblog.com/2016/08/31/hennessey-hpe400-ford-focus-rs/>) is just insane (in a good way). The masters at Hennessey Performance have figured out a way to squeeze 400hp out of a 2.3L four-cylinder for $4,995.

[Transformers 5](<https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1105877_video-takes-us-up-close-to-transformers-5-vehicles>) is in production and we have video of the Transformers fleet. From Bumblebee to Barricade, you are able to see some heavily modified sports cars (and a whole lot of product placement). Some of the cars you will see are an AMG GT R, Chevy Camaro, Ford Mustang and even a Western Star.

Slow clap for Adam Carolla, as he just purchased [Paul Newman’s iconic Porsche 935](<https://www.thedrive.com/article/5058/adam-carolla-buys-paul-newmans-porsche-935-for-4-4-million>) for a whopping $4.4 million. He made the purchase last week at Monterey’s Car Week. This was the very car Newman drove in the 1979 24 Hours of Le Mans.

**Gear**

Keep your dog hydrated [with a collar](<https://dog-gear.com/dog-leashes/>) that turns into a bowl. Made of thick canvas, the collar is durable enough to withstand your dog’s activities and still hold water. Learn more about [The Grrowler](<https://www.rmuoutdoors.com/collections/packs-1/products/the-growler>) at rmuoutdoors.com.

![grrowler-tn.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/grrowler-tn.jpg>)
**RMU Outdoors**

Motorcycle gloves can be the simplest things in the world. However, when you look at the more simple versions, they are often able to serve a dual purpose, like doubling as driving gloves. With that in mind, I think the [Lee Parks Design DeerTours Tan](<https://whiskeygrade.com/collections/riding-gear-gloves/products/lee-parks-design-deertours-tan?variant=21354033537>) gloves are a perfect solution to all your driving/riding needs.

**Lifestyle**

Today’s beer pick takes us to [3 Floyds Brewing Company](<https://www.3floyds.com/>) in Munster, Indiana. Founded in 1996, this adventurous brewery has churned out some pretty interesting beers. Although it may be hard to get your hands on a bottle, it is well worth your trouble.

If you are looking to expand your home gym, consider the [Rogue SM-1 Monster Squat Stand 2.0](<https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-sm-1-squat-stand-2-0-textured-base-closeout>). For only $360, you will definitely get your money’s worth.

![rogue-tn.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/rogue-tn.jpg>)
**Rogue Fitness**

## 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>)