New Mini convertible expected to roll out in 2016

A third generation Mini Convertible is coming to soak up the sun in 2016. This will feature a fabric soft-top that takes 18 seconds to retract and is quieter and smoother than the previous versions. For safety, rollover protection bars pop-up when needed.

Other creature comforts include air-con, Bluetooth, rear parking sensors and a reversing camera are standard, along with a 6.5 inchdisplay screen. An even larger display with GPS is an option. Pick the ‘Mini Connected XL’ option and should drivers park the mini with the roof open, it can even text you automatically if rain’s expected. Now, that's just smart.

Source: Car magazine

Nissan's autonomous driving car prototype hits the road

Nissan's EV Leaf-Based autonomous driverless car is now being tested Japanese public roads and highways. It features various modes of driving and Nissan seems to be focusing on testing the Intelligent Driving System features pertinent to dricing autonomously in heavy traffic situations on highways. This stop-go rate of driving for long periods of time is the most stressful one for drivers and having the car take over is a good place to start, specially since it can safely correct itself in various situations.

Nissan seems to be on the ball with their rollout plans, autonomous driving in traffic by 2016, the ability to change lanes by 2018 and the smarts to navigate city roads and intersection without human input by 2020.

Source: CTV News

Review: Google Nexus 6P

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Out of the box, the Nexus 6P looks and feels like the most luxurious Nexus handset ever made. It is surprisingly thin, swathed in smooth aluminum and glass, and the fit and finish is top notch.

While Google has released not one but two Nexus smartphones for 2015, there’s no mistaking which one is their true flagship showcase for the year. The Nexus 6P is a rebound device designed to win back Pure Android fans, early adopters, and anyone who might have been put off by the Nexus 6’s large size and high price. 

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iPad Pro expected to ship on November 11

Apple's anticipated iPad Pro, which incorporates the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard is coming on November 11 to online and Apple Retail Stores. The 12.9-inch tablet runs iOS with a faster Apple A9X processor and will be available in WiFi as well as WiFi plus 4G LTE variants. iPad Pro is being aimed at enterprise users wanting a powerful ultraportable device as well as artists who are interested in the Apple Pencil's accuracy and pressure sensitivity.

Source: 9to5Mac