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1996 Mazda 626, No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1997 Mileage:228970 Color: of the car is green and is showing signs of wear and is faded
Location:

Anaheim, California, United States

Anaheim, California, United States
Advertising:

 PLEASE READ AD IN FULL PRIOR TO BIDDING!


ALL NEW EBAY BIDDERS, FIRST TIME BIDDERS TO OUR SITE, OR BIDDERS WITH "0" FEEDBACK MUST CONTACT OUR OFFICE WITH YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER BEFORE BIDDING OR YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELED! PLEASE CALL (714) 991-6044.  (IF NO ANSWER, CONTACT SELLER THROUGH EBAY)

TODO POSTOR NUEVO EN EBAY, O PRIMERA VEZ APOSTANDO, O POSTOR CON "0" INFORMACION, TENDRA QUE COMUNICARSE CON NUESTRA OFICINA Y DAR SU NOMBRE Y TELEFONO ANTES DE APOSTAR. SINO LA CONCECUENCIA SERA QUE LA APUESTA SERA CANCELADA! (714) 991-6044.


Item Description

Up for auction is a 1996 Mazda 626 that was recently donated to a national charitable foundation and is being sold with NO RESERVE.

The vehicle is equipped with a 6cyl engine and a 5 speed manual transmission.  The odometer shows 228,970 miles.  It’s fairly well equipped with most of the options.  The seats are tan and appear to be in decent condition, although a good detail will make a huge difference.  The exterior of the car is green and is showing signs of wear and is faded.  It has a few door dings and scratches.  The tires appear to HAVE ROUGHLY 30% road life left.  Please refer to the photos included in this auction for more description details.

This vehicle RUNS rough.

***The check engine light appears to be on.***


Title and DMV

This vehicle comes with a salvage California Title and its Registration was valid through 8/14.   All taxes, fees, and penalties due to the DMV, are the responsibility of the buyer.


Disclaimer

This vehicle was donated!  Therefore we do not have ANY information regarding the history or condition of the vehicle other than what we can see.  We do not perform any physical or mechanical inspections on the vehicle.  No vehicles are test driven so we cannot vouch for any drivability nor condition of the motor or transmission unless it is evident when the vehicle is dropped off.  We can only describe what is evident.  There may be other problems with the vehicle which are not apparent, visible or known.  We are not responsible for inaccurate or incomplete descriptions of the vehicle.  We make every effort to photograph details, however, if something is missed or damage is not shown that is not our responsibility.  The buyer has every opportunity to inspect the vehicle PRIOR to bidding.  If you cannot inspect the vehicle prior to bidding then you are bidding at your own risk.  Every vehicle is sold in “as is” and “where is” condition.  Once the vehicle is paid for and leaves our lot there are NO REFUNDS and NO RECOURSE.  Buyers may schedule an appointment to view any vehicle by calling (714) 991-6044.


Payment Terms

·       Deposit must be received within 24 hours of the end of the auction.  Full payment is required within three (3) days of the end of the auction.

·       All auctions are subject to a doc fee as follows:

o   $75.00 for vehicle under $1,000

o   $100.00 for vehicles over $1,000 and $50.00 for every $1,000 thereafter

·       Vehicles not paid for in full within three (3) days of end of auction will be subject to a penalty of $50.00 plus $20.00 PER DAY in storage fees (storage fees are not negotiable and must be paid prior to release of vehicle).

·       Vehicles not paid for within one week of end of auction will result in buyer’s privileges revoked and vehicle to be relisted on ebay.


Payment Type

We accept cash in person, credit card (Visa and MC and Discovery only) and PayPal (up to $1,000.00) only.  Cashier’s checks may be used for payment but vehicle will not be released until cashier’s check clears (up to three business days).


NO Refund and NO Warranty Policy

All cars are sold in AS IS and WHERE IS condition with all faults – known and unknown, described or not described.  Should there be ANY mechanical issues discovered after the purchase of the vehicle there will be no recourse offered by the Seller.  The Buyer will be 100% responsible for any problems discovered after the vehicle leaves the lot.  Seller makes NO warranties as to the condition of any vehicle.  Descriptions and photos contained herein may not be accurate and buyer is 100% responsible for inspecting the vehicle prior to bidding.  NO REFUNDS will be given on any purchased vehicle under any circumstances.  ALL SALES ARE FINAL!


Pick Up Location and Contact Information

All winning bidders are responsible for picking up their vehicle(s) at our lot located at 928 E. Vermont Ave, Anaheim, CA 92805.  Call our offices at (714) 991-6044 if you have any questions or wish to schedule an appointment to view a car.


About our Ebay Auction

·       There is NO Buy It Now price so please do not ask.

·       We reserve the right to end any auction early for any reason.

·       We do not accept trades nor can you trade your vehicle for another vehicle we have listed on ebay.

·       We do not sell parts off any vehicle and vehicles will not be parted out.

·       DO NOT BID if you do not intend to complete the transaction.

·       CALL US if you have any questions PRIOR to bidding (714) 991-6044.

·       We reserve the right to block any bidder for any reason.

·       By placing a bid you acknowledge that you have read and understand and agree to the terms of this listing.

·       All vehicles are delivered at our location.  Buyers are responsible for picking vehicles up or arranging their own transportation.

·       All sales are FINAL!

PLEASE READ AD IN FULL PRIOR TO BIDDING!


ALL NEW EBAY BIDDERS, FIRST TIME BIDDERS TO OUR SITE, OR BIDDERS WITH "0" FEEDBACK MUST CONTACT OUR OFFICE WITH YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER BEFORE BIDDING OR YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELED! PLEASE CALL (714) 991-6044.  (IF NO ANSWER, CONTACT SELLER THROUGH EBAY)

TODO POSTOR NUEVO EN EBAY, O PRIMERA VEZ APOSTANDO, O POSTOR CON "0" INFORMACION, TENDRA QUE COMUNICARSE CON NUESTRA OFICINA Y DAR SU NOMBRE Y TELEFONO ANTES DE APOSTAR. SINO LA CONCECUENCIA SERA QUE LA APUESTA SERA CANCELADA! (714) 991-6044.


Item Description

Up for auction is a 1998 Toyota Avalon that was recently donated to a national charitable foundation and is being sold with NO RESERVE.

The vehicle is equipped with a 6cyl engine and automatic transmission.  The odometer shows 293,717 miles.  It’s fairly well equipped with most of the options.  The seats are tan and appear to be in decent condition, although a good detail will make a huge difference.  The exterior of the car is green and is showing signs of wear and is faded.  It has a few door dings and scratches.  The tires appear to HAVE ROUGHLY 20% road life left.  Please refer to the photos included in this auction for more description details.

This vehicle RUNS but does NOT drive.

***This vehicle has a blown head gasket and needs replacing.***

***The valve cover gasket is leaking oil and needs replacing.***

***The driver’s door does Not open and the windshield is cracked and needs replacing.***


Title and DMV

This vehicle comes with a clear California Title and its Registration was valid through 11/12.   All taxes, fees, and penalties due to the DMV, are the responsibility of the buyer.


Disclaimer

This vehicle was donated!  Therefore we do not have ANY information regarding the history or condition of the vehicle other than what we can see.  We do not perform any physical or mechanical inspections on the vehicle.  No vehicles are test driven so we cannot vouch for any drivability nor condition of the motor or transmission unless it is evident when the vehicle is dropped off.  We can only describe what is evident.  There may be other problems with the vehicle which are not apparent, visible or known.  We are not responsible for inaccurate or incomplete descriptions of the vehicle.  We make every effort to photograph details, however, if something is missed or damage is not shown that is not our responsibility.  The buyer has every opportunity to inspect the vehicle PRIOR to bidding.  If you cannot inspect the vehicle prior to bidding then you are bidding at your own risk.  Every vehicle is sold in “as is” and “where is” condition.  Once the vehicle is paid for and leaves our lot there are NO REFUNDS and NO RECOURSE.  Buyers may schedule an appointment to view any vehicle by calling (714) 991-6044.


Payment Terms

·       Deposit must be received within 24 hours of the end of the auction.  Full payment is required within three (3) days of the end of the auction.

·       All auctions are subject to a doc fee as follows:

o   $75.00 for vehicle under $1,000

o   $100.00 for vehicles over $1,000 and $50.00 for every $1,000 thereafter

·       Vehicles not paid for in full within three (3) days of end of auction will be subject to a penalty of $50.00 plus $20.00 PER DAY in storage fees (storage fees are not negotiable and must be paid prior to release of vehicle).

·       Vehicles not paid for within one week of end of auction will result in buyer’s privileges revoked and vehicle to be relisted on ebay.


Payment Type

We accept cash in person, credit card (Visa and MC and Discovery only) and PayPal (up to $1,000.00) only.  Cashier’s checks may be used for payment but vehicle will not be released until cashier’s check clears (up to three business days).


NO Refund and NO Warranty Policy

All cars are sold in AS IS and WHERE IS condition with all faults – known and unknown, described or not described.  Should there be ANY mechanical issues discovered after the purchase of the vehicle there will be no recourse offered by the Seller.  The Buyer will be 100% responsible for any problems discovered after the vehicle leaves the lot.  Seller makes NO warranties as to the condition of any vehicle.  Descriptions and photos contained herein may not be accurate and buyer is 100% responsible for inspecting the vehicle prior to bidding.  NO REFUNDS will be given on any purchased vehicle under any circumstances.  ALL SALES ARE FINAL!


Pick Up Location and Contact Information

All winning bidders are responsible for picking up their vehicle(s) at our lot located at 928 E. Vermont Ave, Anaheim, CA 92805.  Call our offices at (714) 991-6044 if you have any questions or wish to schedule an appointment to view a car.


About our Ebay Auction

·       There is NO Buy It Now price so please do not ask.

·       We reserve the right to end any auction early for any reason.

·       We do not accept trades nor can you trade your vehicle for another vehicle we have listed on ebay.

·       We do not sell parts off any vehicle and vehicles will not be parted out.

·       DO NOT BID if you do not intend to complete the transaction.

·       CALL US if you have any questions PRIOR to bidding (714) 991-6044.

·       We reserve the right to block any bidder for any reason.

·       By placing a bid you acknowledge that you have read and understand and agree to the terms of this listing.

·       All vehicles are delivered at our location.  Buyers are responsible for picking vehicles up or arranging their own transportation.

·       All sales are FINAL!

PLEASE READ AD IN FULL PRIOR TO BIDDING!


ALL NEW EBAY BIDDERS, FIRST TIME BIDDERS TO OUR SITE, OR BIDDERS WITH "0" FEEDBACK MUST CONTACT OUR OFFICE WITH YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER BEFORE BIDDING OR YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELED! PLEASE CALL (714) 991-6044.  (IF NO ANSWER, CONTACT SELLER THROUGH EBAY)

TODO POSTOR NUEVO EN EBAY, O PRIMERA VEZ APOSTANDO, O POSTOR CON "0" INFORMACION, TENDRA QUE COMUNICARSE CON NUESTRA OFICINA Y DAR SU NOMBRE Y TELEFONO ANTES DE APOSTAR. SINO LA CONCECUENCIA SERA QUE LA APUESTA SERA CANCELADA! (714) 991-6044.


Item Description

Up for auction is a 1998 Toyota Avalon that was recently donated to a national charitable foundation and is being sold with NO RESERVE.

The vehicle is equipped with a 6cyl engine and automatic transmission.  The odometer shows 293,717 miles.  It’s fairly well equipped with most of the options.  The seats are tan and appear to be in decent condition, although a good detail will make a huge difference.  The exterior of the car is green and is showing signs of wear and is faded.  It has a few door dings and scratches.  The tires appear to HAVE ROUGHLY 20% road life left.  Please refer to the photos included in this auction for more description details.

This vehicle RUNS but does NOT drive.

***This vehicle has a blown head gasket and needs replacing.***

***The valve cover gasket is leaking oil and needs replacing.***

***The driver’s door does Not open and the windshield is cracked and needs replacing.***


Title and DMV

This vehicle comes with a clear California Title and its Registration was valid through 11/12.   All taxes, fees, and penalties due to the DMV, are the responsibility of the buyer.


Disclaimer

This vehicle was donated!  Therefore we do not have ANY information regarding the history or condition of the vehicle other than what we can see.  We do not perform any physical or mechanical inspections on the vehicle.  No vehicles are test driven so we cannot vouch for any drivability nor condition of the motor or transmission unless it is evident when the vehicle is dropped off.  We can only describe what is evident.  There may be other problems with the vehicle which are not apparent, visible or known.  We are not responsible for inaccurate or incomplete descriptions of the vehicle.  We make every effort to photograph details, however, if something is missed or damage is not shown that is not our responsibility.  The buyer has every opportunity to inspect the vehicle PRIOR to bidding.  If you cannot inspect the vehicle prior to bidding then you are bidding at your own risk.  Every vehicle is sold in “as is” and “where is” condition.  Once the vehicle is paid for and leaves our lot there are NO REFUNDS and NO RECOURSE.  Buyers may schedule an appointment to view any vehicle by calling (714) 991-6044.


Payment Terms

·       Deposit must be received within 24 hours of the end of the auction.  Full payment is required within three (3) days of the end of the auction.

·       All auctions are subject to a doc fee as follows:

o   $75.00 for vehicle under $1,000

o   $100.00 for vehicles over $1,000 and $50.00 for every $1,000 thereafter

·       Vehicles not paid for in full within three (3) days of end of auction will be subject to a penalty of $50.00 plus $20.00 PER DAY in storage fees (storage fees are not negotiable and must be paid prior to release of vehicle).

·       Vehicles not paid for within one week of end of auction will result in buyer’s privileges revoked and vehicle to be relisted on ebay.


Payment Type

We accept cash in person, credit card (Visa and MC and Discovery only) and PayPal (up to $1,000.00) only.  Cashier’s checks may be used for payment but vehicle will not be released until cashier’s check clears (up to three business days).


NO Refund and NO Warranty Policy

All cars are sold in AS IS and WHERE IS condition with all faults – known and unknown, described or not described.  Should there be ANY mechanical issues discovered after the purchase of the vehicle there will be no recourse offered by the Seller.  The Buyer will be 100% responsible for any problems discovered after the vehicle leaves the lot.  Seller makes NO warranties as to the condition of any vehicle.  Descriptions and photos contained herein may not be accurate and buyer is 100% responsible for inspecting the vehicle prior to bidding.  NO REFUNDS will be given on any purchased vehicle under any circumstances.  ALL SALES ARE FINAL!


Pick Up Location and Contact Information

All winning bidders are responsible for picking up their vehicle(s) at our lot located at 928 E. Vermont Ave, Anaheim, CA 92805.  Call our offices at (714) 991-6044 if you have any questions or wish to schedule an appointment to view a car.


About our Ebay Auction

·       There is NO Buy It Now price so please do not ask.

·       We reserve the right to end any auction early for any reason.

·       We do not accept trades nor can you trade your vehicle for another vehicle we have listed on ebay.

·       We do not sell parts off any vehicle and vehicles will not be parted out.

·       DO NOT BID if you do not intend to complete the transaction.

·       CALL US if you have any questions PRIOR to bidding (714) 991-6044.

·       We reserve the right to block any bidder for any reason.

·       By placing a bid you acknowledge that you have read and understand and agree to the terms of this listing.

·       All vehicles are delivered at our location.  Buyers are responsible for picking vehicles up or arranging their own transportation.

·       All sales are FINAL!

PLEASE READ AD IN FULL PRIOR TO BIDDING!


ALL NEW EBAY BIDDERS, FIRST TIME BIDDERS TO OUR SITE, OR BIDDERS WITH "0" FEEDBACK MUST CONTACT OUR OFFICE WITH YOUR NAME AND PHONE NUMBER BEFORE BIDDING OR YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELED! PLEASE CALL (714) 991-6044.  (IF NO ANSWER, CONTACT SELLER THROUGH EBAY)

TODO POSTOR NUEVO EN EBAY, O PRIMERA VEZ APOSTANDO, O POSTOR CON "0" INFORMACION, TENDRA QUE COMUNICARSE CON NUESTRA OFICINA Y DAR SU NOMBRE Y TELEFONO ANTES DE APOSTAR. SINO LA CONCECUENCIA SERA QUE LA APUESTA SERA CANCELADA! (714) 991-6044.


Item Description

Up for auction is a 1998 Toyota Avalon that was recently donated to a national charitable foundation and is being sold with NO RESERVE.

The vehicle is equipped with a 6cyl engine and automatic transmission.  The odometer shows 293,717 miles.  It’s fairly well equipped with most of the options.  The seats are tan and appear to be in decent condition, although a good detail will make a huge difference.  The exterior of the car is green and is showing signs of wear and is faded.  It has a few door dings and scratches.  The tires appear to HAVE ROUGHLY 20% road life left.  Please refer to the photos included in this auction for more description details.

This vehicle RUNS but does NOT drive.

***This vehicle has a blown head gasket and needs replacing.***


Title and DMV

This vehicle comes with a clear California Title and its Registration was valid through 11/12.   All taxes, fees, and penalties due to the DMV, are the responsibility of the buyer.


Disclaimer

This vehicle was donated!  Therefore we do not have ANY information regarding the history or condition of the vehicle other than what we can see.  We do not perform any physical or mechanical inspections on the vehicle.  No vehicles are test driven so we cannot vouch for any drivability nor condition of the motor or transmission unless it is evident when the vehicle is dropped off.  We can only describe what is evident.  There may be other problems with the vehicle which are not apparent, visible or known.  We are not responsible for inaccurate or incomplete descriptions of the vehicle.  We make every effort to photograph details, however, if something is missed or damage is not shown that is not our responsibility.  The buyer has every opportunity to inspect the vehicle PRIOR to bidding.  If you cannot inspect the vehicle prior to bidding then you are bidding at your own risk.  Every vehicle is sold in “as is” and “where is” condition.  Once the vehicle is paid for and leaves our lot there are NO REFUNDS and NO RECOURSE.  Buyers may schedule an appointment to view any vehicle by calling (714) 991-6044.


Payment Terms

·       Deposit must be received within 24 hours of the end of the auction.  Full payment is required within three (3) days of the end of the auction.

·       All auctions are subject to a doc fee as follows:

o   $75.00 for vehicle under $1,000

o   $100.00 for vehicles over $1,000 and $50.00 for every $1,000 thereafter

·       Vehicles not paid for in full within three (3) days of end of auction will be subject to a penalty of $50.00 plus $20.00 PER DAY in storage fees (storage fees are not negotiable and must be paid prior to release of vehicle).

·       Vehicles not paid for within one week of end of auction will result in buyer’s privileges revoked and vehicle to be relisted on ebay.


Payment Type

We accept cash in person, credit card (Visa and MC and Discovery only) and PayPal (up to $1,000.00) only.  Cashier’s checks may be used for payment but vehicle will not be released until cashier’s check clears (up to three business days).


NO Refund and NO Warranty Policy

All cars are sold in AS IS and WHERE IS condition with all faults – known and unknown, described or not described.  Should there be ANY mechanical issues discovered after the purchase of the vehicle there will be no recourse offered by the Seller.  The Buyer will be 100% responsible for any problems discovered after the vehicle leaves the lot.  Seller makes NO warranties as to the condition of any vehicle.  Descriptions and photos contained herein may not be accurate and buyer is 100% responsible for inspecting the vehicle prior to bidding.  NO REFUNDS will be given on any purchased vehicle under any circumstances.  ALL SALES ARE FINAL!


Pick Up Location and Contact Information

All winning bidders are responsible for picking up their vehicle(s) at our lot located at 928 E. Vermont Ave, Anaheim, CA 92805.  Call our offices at (714) 991-6044 if you have any questions or wish to schedule an appointment to view a car.


About our Ebay Auction

·       There is NO Buy It Now price so please do not ask.

·       We reserve the right to end any auction early for any reason.

·       We do not accept trades nor can you trade your vehicle for another vehicle we have listed on ebay.

·       We do not sell parts off any vehicle and vehicles will not be parted out.

·       DO NOT BID if you do not intend to complete the transaction.

·       CALL US if you have any questions PRIOR to bidding (714) 991-6044.

·       We reserve the right to block any bidder for any reason.

·       By placing a bid you acknowledge that you have read and understand and agree to the terms of this listing.

·       All vehicles are delivered at our location.  Buyers are responsible for picking vehicles up or arranging their own transportation.

·       All sales are FINAL!                                                

 

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Flyin' Miata is building a V8-powered MX-5 ND

Fri, Jan 8 2016

It's cold in many parts of the country, but this V8-swapped 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata that Flyin' Miata is developing has us dreaming about throwing on a parka and taking a very brisk drive. This beast is the product of the talented folks at Flyin' Miata, but we can't get too excited just yet. According to the company's brief Facebook post, this is just a dummy V8, placed under the Miata's hood to confirm fit. Judging by the photo, the engine fits like a glove. "There's still a long way to go before this is a real thing," Flyin' Miata writes, but the company admits everything looks "very promising" so far. The post doesn't mention any details about the estimated specs, but Autoblog reached out to Flyin' Miata for more information about this intriguing build. Keith Tanner, one of the mad scientists who shoehorns V8s into Miatas at the Colorado outfit, told us that Flyin' Miata is looking at both the LS3, which will provide between 430 and 525 hp, and the LT1 which is 460 hp out of the box. A supercharged LT4 is also being considered, but as Tanner put it, "that might be a little nuts" in a car as light as the ND. In any of these engine configurations, Tanner estimates the V8-swapped ND should comfortably be a sub-4 second to 60 mph car. The transmission will be a Tremec T56 Magnum six-speed manual. The suspension, brakes, fuel system, cooling system, and the chassis itself will all be beefed up to handle the power, as per normal FM practice. The one question mark is the rear end, as the ND's existing one simply won't be up to the task of putting that much horsepower to the ground. The 2016 Miata was one of the best cars we drove in 2015, but Flyin' Miata knows how to turn a standard MX-5 into an absolute hotrod with the company's LS3 V8 conversions for earlier models. Imagining the more modern chassis from the latest generation with a massive dollop of more power is an exciting thought. We can't wait to see how this project turns out. Related Video:

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Has Arrived

Thu, Sep 4 2014

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. The highly anticipated fourth-generation (ND) model made its official debut in Monterey, CA this evening, and while details are slim (as in, we have practically none), there's one big thing to talk about: less weight. Yes, Mazda has confirmed that the new Miata sheds some 220 pounds over the model it replaces, and is "the most compact of any generation MX-5 so far." For those keeping track, that means the new MX-5 should weigh in somewhere around 2,200 pounds. Mazda's Kodo design language is obvious here, with a seriously wide and low demeanor, and a mix of flowing lines and sharp angles. We don't have any powertrain details to report as of this writing, but Mazda says the full suite of Skyactiv technologies are onboard, and the motto in creating this car was "Innovate in order to preserve." Click the image above to see the new MX-5 Miata in high resolution, click below for the press release, and stay tuned to this space for more details as they break. UPDATE: Want more Miata details? Please check out our in-depth firsthand report from the Miata's reveal event by clicking here and see the first-ever rolling footage of the car in our brief video here. Mazda Unveils All-New Mazda MX-5 HIROSHIMA, Japan-Mazda Motor Corporation today celebrated the unveiling of the fourth generation Mazda MX-5 (known as Roadster in Japan) together with fans at events held simultaneously in Japan, USA and Spain. The all-new MX-5, which adopts both SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and Mazda's KODO-Soul of Motion design language, will be rolled out to global markets starting in 2015. The MX-5 is an iconic model representing Mazda's vehicle-engineering philosophy-the pursuit of driving pleasure. "Innovate in order to preserve" was the motto for the fourth generation, as the development team searched for innovations that go beyond simple evolution. Environmental and safety demands are much more stringent than they were when the first generation MX-5 was introduced 25 years ago, but the fourth generation stays true to the model's original aim of offering the pure driving fun that only a lightweight sports car can. It achieves this through the adoption of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and refinement of its appeal to the senses and sensations through which people enjoy cars. The design of the all-new MX-5 reveals another layer to Mazda's KODO design language.

Mazda ad showing Facebook updates while driving criticized by Senate committee [w/video]

Sat, 08 Feb 2014

Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller, D-WV, held an all-day summit on Thursday to discuss the dangers of using modern technology while driving, during which an ad that Mazda aired during the Super Bowl was used as an example of the worrisome future towards which we're headed. While seemingly innocuous at first glance, the ad, which can be seen below, shows a brief glimpse of a driver using the Mazda Connect infotainment system in a Mazda3 to check/update his Facebook page while driving down the road.
Officials from major communications companies like Samsung, Google and Apple attended the summit, as well as representatives from automakers including General Motors and Toyota. A representative from Mazda was not present despite the company's own currently available technology being used as the poster child for the issues being discussed.
According to Automotive News, Senator Rockefeller warned the automaker and communication execs on hand that he will propose legislation to regulate the use of technology while driving if they don't work together to implement their own standards more quickly. Michael Robinson, GM's vice president of sustainability and global regulatory affairs, argued that his company has had distracted driving guidelines in place for 15 years since the advent of its OnStar system, noting that the technology in question has also helped the automaker save lives through automatic crash detection and calls to 911.