News Roundup: Mercedes’ Munich EV reveals, a stolen and crashed NSX, and more

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Mercedes steals the show at Munich auto show with four EV reveals

Following nearly two years of delays and cancellations, auto shows are back. Journalists, automakers, and the public, all donning masks and Covid vaccine cards, gathered in Munich, Germany for the IAA Mobility 2021. There, they were introduced to a number of new vehicles — mostly electric — from brands like Ford, BMW, Polestar, VW, Renault, and Mercedes-Benz. But it was Mercedes that stole the show with its collection of no fewer than four new electric vehicles (two concepts and two production models). One is the first battery electric AMG model ever, another an electrified G-Wagen, and there’s also the first fully electric Maybach. Meet all four of them . 

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Shameless thieves allegedly steal and then crash vintage Acura NSX

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It was a nightmare scenario for a California-based photographer. His first-generation Acura NSX nicked from his parking garage and then spotted hundreds of kilometres away, barrelling down the highway with a cigarette smoker behind the wheel. Rude. Even ruder: the alleged thieves wound up crashing and totalling the stolen NSX . No word on whether those involved in the accident were injured, but the photographer says the event has concluded for him, writing on Instagram, “well, time to save up again.”  

Toyota Canada prices the 2022 4Runner

Toyota’s compact SUV 4Runner is returning for the 2022 model year with the same 4.0L V6 engine and five-speed transmission as the previous generation, but with a new trim options and price tags. The vehicle is available in five-passenger or seven-passenger configuration, starting at $47,250 for the entry level Trail trim and topping out at $57,630 for the Limited. With 20-inch wheels, black roof rails, a TRD hood scoop, and a few other distinguishing features, the TRD Sport trim splits the price difference at $53,340. The 2022 Toyota 4Runner is on sale now. 

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Musk confirms Roadster delayed until 2023 at earliest

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First it was 2020, then late summer 2022, and now Tesla is signalling that the new Roadster won’t be available until 2023 . And at this point, do you even want to believe them? Founder Elon Musk tweeted a short explanation, essentially pinning the blame on the global supply chain bottlenecks currently plaguing all sorts of industries. “2021 has been the year of super crazy supply chain shortages,” he wrote. “Assuming 2022 is not mega drama, new Roadster should ship in 2023.” He previously stated the Roadster was like a “dessert,” meant only to be served after the “meat and potatoes,” the Model Y, has been dished out. 

For Sale: A Toyota dressed as Lamborghini

A car dealer in Toronto is advertising a gold 2017 Toyota 86 Coupe 2D with a rather unique feature : its Toyota badges have been swapped for Lamborghini’s. Monaco Motorcars is asking $26,500 for the car, which has 60,000 km on the odometer, a clean bill of health…and Lamborghini badges. It also features green brake calipers and 18-inch wheels…and Lamborghini badges. Lastly, there’s the performance Invidia exhaust at the car’s rear end…and Lamborghini badges. And to head off any confusion at the pass, the listing includes the following: “Disclaimer: This is not a Lamborghini.”