A V8 Jaguar F-Pace and the Production Alfa Romeo Giulia: Evening Rush
Plus, a tiny touchscreen projector and farmhouse ales from Transmitter Brewing.
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
Jaguar means business with the upcoming F-Pace SVR. According to reports, Jaguar intends to install its honking supercharged V8 into in the lithe F-Pace to compete with the high-performance trucks from BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. Considering it makes 575hp in the F-Type SVR, things should be brisk.
Alfa Romeo has finally started production of their much-anticipated Giulia. The sports sedan will come in several trims, from a tame 276hp four-cylinder up to the bonkers 505hp V6 found in the fire-breathing Quadrifoglio.
The 2017 Chevy Camaro SS 50th Anniversary edition will be taking center stage this year at the Indianapolis 500 as the official pace car, driven by no less than racing icon Roger Penske.
Gear
Smartboards can be found in classrooms and offices all around the world—they're helpful, if cumbersome. Now, a company called TouchJet has released the Touchjet Pond Projector Wifi Android 4.4 Multimedia Smart Touchscreen. The only thing large about this projector is its name—at 3lbs, this powerful touchscreen projector will display an 80 inch image on just about any surface.
Gardens are beautiful; garden maintenance is hard. That is, without the Edyn Smart Garden System. This solar powered gadget closely monitors the soil, atmosphere and sun in order to give you real-time analytics on your garden’s health. Now, maybe green thumbs can be bought.
Lifestyle
Today’s beer pick takes us to Transmitter Brewing in Queens, New York. Transmitter Brewing started in 2005, focusing their attention on brewing of farmhouse ales. It might be the only "farmhouse" in Queens.
Are you in the market for a lightweight, 2 person tent? Well save a few bucks by going to REI.com and picking up an Evrgrn Starry Night 2P Tent for 59% off. The Evrgrn has a massive mesh top so you can enjoy the night sky as you fall asleep.
