---
title: "Toyota Pays Up over Rusty Trucks and Mercedes-Maybach Teases S650 Cabriolet: The Evening Rush"
description: "Plus, a finger-sized screwdriver for repairs on the go."
date: "2016-11-14"
modified: "2016-11-14"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/6016/toyota-pays-up-over-rusty-trucks-and-mercedes-maybach-teases-s650-cabriolet-the-evening-rush"
categories:
  - "Mercedes-Benz News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
  - "Toyota News"
tags:
  - "luxury"
  - "Mercedes-Benz"
  - "Toyota"
---

# Toyota Pays Up over Rusty Trucks and Mercedes-Maybach Teases S650 Cabriolet: 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**

Toyota is gearing up to pay a whopping $3.4 billion in a class-action lawsuit for rusty truck frames. According to reports, [Tacomas, Tundras and Sequoias](<https://www.autoblog.com/2016/11/14/toyota-3-billion-settlement-rusty-truck-frames/>) are experiencing excessive rust, and Toyota will replace certain frames if they fall under the model years in question.

*The Drive* reported last week that Audi had transmissions that provided [misleading CO2 readings](<https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1107239_vw-admits-audi-transmission-distorts-emissions-during-tests>) due to a change in transmission configuration. VW has now confirmed that some models do, in fact, have such a transmission, but it is now unclear whether or not it classifies as a deceptive device or a tool to improve mileage.

For years Mercedes-Maybach has done a fantastic job of making massive four-door sedans. However, change is good and two-doors are sexy. With that bulletproof train of thought, [Mercedes-Maybach will be debuting their S650 Cabriolet](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/6013/behold-the-mercedes-maybach-s650-cabriolet-in-all-well-some-of-its-glory>) at the L.A. Auto Show. This will be the first time Mercedes-Maybach will produce a two-door model, and as you can see in their teaser video on Facebook, Mercedes-Maybach is very excited for the new car. Although we can’t confirm the power output, you can expect to see the 6.0-liter V12 found in numerous AMG models under the hood.

**Gear**

If you could have a screwdriver the size of a key on you at all times, why wouldn’t you? That is a rhetorical question, as the answer is obviously, you would. Fortunately, a company called [Key-Bit](<https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/179537728/key-bit>) has invented just that. Utilizing stainless steel casing and an easy-grip design, users can quickly make adjustments to their bikes, ski boots and other gear without carrying around a toolbox all the time.

![keybit-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/keybit-art.jpg>)
**Key-Bit**

What better way to show your patriotism than cutting a nice piece of steak with an [American flag cutting board from Brooklyn Butcher Blocks](<https://www.brooklynbutcherblocks.com/collections/frontpage/products/american-flag-cutting-board>). Made from a variety of different woods, this cutting board is the perfect gift for the holidays.

**Lifestyle**

I am going to get to the point on this one. [Costa](<https://www.steepandcheap.com/rc/costa-on-sale>) is having a 60 percent off sale on Steep & Cheap and you need to take advantage of it. Perfect for fishing or skiing (think snow-blindness), Costa sunglasses will quickly become your best friend.

If you are anywhere on the West Coast this week, we highly recommend you stop by the [L.A. Auto Show](<https://laautoshow.com/>) starting on the 18th. Jam-packed with debuts and new models, the Auto Show is always a great way to get caught up in the automotive world. As you might guess, there are plenty of high-profile debuts happening this year...the Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet being my favorite.

![laautoshow-art.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content/archive-images/laautoshow-art.jpg>)
**L.A. Auto Show**

## 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>)