EPA Accuses FCA of Emissions Cheating, and Power Figures From Audi’s RS Line: 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

For those select few of you who think the Dodge Hellcat doesn’t have enough power, Dodge may have another trick up their sleeve with the Dodge Demon. According to very vague reports, Dodge is constructing a Challenger even more Hellish than the Hellcat, and a press release today debuted the new Demon logo.

Several weeks back we mentioned Audi would be expanding their RS line in the US. Well, more reports have emerged in regards to the power numbers associated with the RS 4 and RS 5 destined for the states. Both models will use a 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 making 450-hp and 442lb-ft of torque. Expect to see the RS 5 start production first in June 2017.

The EPA is laying down the law again—this time with FCA. The EPA has released a statement indicating FCA has emissions cheating software controlling their 3.0-liter diesel engines. This affects 104,000 Ram 1500s and Jeep Grand Cherokees.

Gear

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Cool Material

In the age of Venmo, debit cards and Apple Pay, it is important to have a little cash on you in case things go south. So you don’t find yourself without cash when you need it most, the Key Safe by Cool Material has your back. Just stuff a couple of clams in there for emergencies. Remember, a Big Mac at 4am is not an emergency, it’s just gross.

Further improve your core strength with a Bosu Ball. Essentially half a ball with a platform on the other side, the Bosu Ball gives users a little instability to work against in countless exercises like pushups, squats, V-ups and much more. This instability forces you to keep your core tight and make minor adjustments to ensure you maintain balance.

Lifestyle

Be the best version of yourself and never stop learning. Plenty of us know a bit of basic first aid, but do you know what to do when someone starts complaining of chest pain, or when someone drops their bike at 65mph? Take the necessary steps to make yourself an asset in an emergency and become an EMT. Even if you have no intention on using those skills you learn as a profession, you are now one more person educated on how to save a life.

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Stio

Up your casualwear game with Stio’s Eddy’s Check Shirt. This water and wind resistant shirt is made from a nylon/poly blend and it’s perfect for those warmer winter days when you find yourself working on your next project. Durable in nature and stylish by design, you can wear this shirt in almost any situation.