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Automotive
Talk about a price range. The Alfa Romeo Giulia starts at $38,990, but can be hiked all the way to a staring price of $73,595 for the much-anticipated Quadrifoglio. Still, the base Giulia is no slouch; with 280 horsepower and 306 lb.-ft. of torque, the sporty sedan is able to hit 60 miles per hour in 5.1 seconds.
According to reports, the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe will get an AMG treatment and will be called the E50. The E50 will represent both the 50th anniversary of AMG as well as the pinnacle of E-Class coupe performance. The car is rumored to be powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six good for 402 hp.
Over the years the Forza racing liveries have become more and more intricate; now, our very own Alex Roy takes a deep dive into the best liveries.
Gear
If you find your iPhone is dying before you even have your first bite of breakfast, you may want to invest in a battery pack. Until now, most battery packs have been bulky and rather delicate. Fortunately, that has changed thanks to the Mophie Juice Pack Air; with a sleek and durable design, the Juice Pack Air can extend your phone’s battery life to 27 hours.
Skateboarding is definitely a fond pastime for many of us. But unfortunately things like adulthood have gotten in the way of keeping that passion alive. Well, Inboard Technology is fixing that with their electric skateboard. Now you can commute to work in a flash thanks to the board’s top speed of 24 mph and its range of 7-10 miles.
Lifestyle
A little bracelet action never hurt anyone, especially when they are tastefully done by fantastic companies like Sailormade. With a strong connection to the water and all the activities around it, Sailormade has taken the ropes that aquatic sports use and transformed them into nautical bracelets. Whether you purchase one for yourself or someone you care about, these bracelets are definitely worth looking into.
Is there someone in your family who is obsessed with coffee? The Upcycle Coffee Travel Kit by LoopTWorks includes everything from Aeropress to grinder to wooden spoon. The Upcycle Coffee Travel Kit is truly an all-encompassing kit for the coffee lover.