---
title: "Preorders Start on the Mazda Miata RF and Infiniti Axes Any Q60 Convertible Ideas: The Evening Rush"
description: "Plus, a cozy American flag blanket from Woolrich."
date: "2016-09-26"
modified: "2016-09-26"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/5337/preorders-start-on-the-mazda-miata-rf-and-infiniti-axes-any-q60-convertible-ideas-the-evening-rush"
categories:
  - "News"
tags:
  - "compact"
  - "Convertible"
  - "Evening Rush"
  - "mazda"
  - "miata"
---

# Preorders Start on the Mazda Miata RF and Infiniti Axes Any Q60 Convertible Ideas: 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**

Several months back we discussed how Mazda was going to build the [2017 MX-5 Miata RF](<https://www.autoblog.com/2016/09/26/mazda-mx5-rf-launch-edition-price-ordering-official/>), well now they are finally taking preorders. Pricing will start at $34,685 and preordering will open to a lucky few on September 26th (today). For those of you who didn’t make the cut, normal orders will be taken on October 3rd.

The new [2017 Infiniti Q60](<https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1026683_infiniti-kills-q60-convertible>) is handsome to say the least but Infiniti has decided not to allow the good looking coupe translate into a convertible. Do to low sales numbers, Infiniti felt it was not appropriate to continue to peppy convertible.

Sad news for Audi lovers, you will never see the [400+ horsepower 2.0L four-cylinder](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/5333/audis-420-horsepower-turbo-4-cylinder-is-dead>) make it under the hood. With that much power in a small engine, the TT RS was set to be a rocket (0-60mph in 3.7 seconds). Unfortunately, we will never see this spunky 2.0L under the hood of an Audi according to engineering head Stephen Reil.

**Gear**

If you are looking for active wear that will quickly wick away water yet breathe when you need them to, consider buying a pair of [Western Rise Granite Camp Pants](<https://westernrise.com/products/granite-camp-pants-2-0-olive>). Made of a stretchable nylon/elasthane blend, these pants are perfect for a day on the river.

![pants-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/pants-art.jpg>)
**Western Rise**

Upgrade your Roku with Roku Ultra. Capable of streaming 60fps 4K content, the [Roku Ultra](<https://www.roku.com/products/roku-ultra?Ref=CJ&utm_source=cj&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=cj_affiliate_sale&utm_content=2617611&utm_term=12401865>) changes the whole movie experience. Regardless of the genres you are into, this is definitely a worthy purchase.

**Lifestyle**

Woolrich is selling an [American flag throw blanket](<https://www.steepandcheap.com/woolrich-freedom-throw-blanket?skid=WLR000S-RED-ONESIZ&ti=UExQIFJ1bGUgQmFzZWQ6SXRlbXMgVW5kZXIgJDEwMDoxOjU6>) for $67 and it is everything you ever wanted. Draping yourself in patriotism, this cozy wool blanket is perfect for these fall evenings.

Whether you are strolling the streets around town or navigating the high seas, it is always nice to have a trusty [Ditty Bag](<https://www.bestmadeco.com/products/best-made-ditty-bag?taxon_id=973>). Using that train of thought, Best Made Company has produced a waxed canvas ditty bag that will keep your belonging safe while maintaining a clean, minimalistic look.

![dittybag-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/dittybag-art.jpg>)
**Best Made Co.**

## 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>)