Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor

Jim publishes TechnoFile Magazine. Jim is an affiliate with the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada and his careers have included journalist, technology retailer, video store pioneer, and syndicated columnist; he does a biweekly column on CBC Radio One's The Business Network.

Jim can be reached at: bray@technofile.com Older articles by Jim Bray

Most Recent Articles by Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor:

Honda Pilot a decent three row SUV in a crowded field July 5, 2021

But if you're looking for a three row SUV with Honda features and quality, you could do a lot worse than the Pilot. It may be a tad bland, but it is a very good vehicle.

Paramount gives Indiana Jones a sparkling new 4K makeover June 28, 2021

I can't stress enough just how great this remastered and restored boxed set is. It's that much of an upgrade!

Giant monsters soar – and smash – in glorious 4K June 21, 2021

And this one manages to wreak all its havoc in less than two hours!

Ford Bronco Sport a real head-turner June 14, 2021

""Bronco Sport has the toughness and smarts to help turn off-road novices into 4x4 pros"

Ford adds hybrid tech to its venerable pickup truck line June 7, 2021

F-150 4X4 SUPERCREW: This is obviously a serious truck

Jeep pickup picks up diesel power and off-road sportiness May 24, 2021

Jeep's Gladiator take the classic Jeep Wrangler – the old army-type thingy – and turns it not only into a pickup truck, but a convertible pickup truck!

Roku Streambar adds audio capabilities to its streaming skills May 17, 2021

Sounds to me like a winning combination

Mostly terrific new TLX points the way toward an even nicer future for Acura May 10, 2021

It's nice to see the company coming back from a few years in the automotive design wilderness

Theragun promises to rub sore users the right way May 3, 2021

Bottom line for us is that the Theragun Elite works as advertised and is really quite good, not only at helping relieve the cares of the day, but to actually help straighten out the soreness and pain that comes from living a normal life

Acura MDX gets a major upgrade for 2022 April 26, 2021

Acura's new flagship SUV, the MDX

The Ten Commandments 4K disc is a serious upgrade April 12, 2021

Ten Commandments deserves to be seen because it's an important story

4K Wonder Woman 1984 – or whatever it’s called – is a victim of “sequel-itis” April 4, 2021

On the other hand, the third Star Trek movie reboot was far better than the second, so maybe there's hope

New book and disc combo promise help to budding audiophiles March 30, 2021

Paul McGowan's well-written and accessible "Audiophile Guide: The Stereo"

Toyota Highlander a nice three row SUV choice March 19, 2021

In the meantime, if you want a Highlander that's a little more interesting than the garden variety models, this one is worth checking out

Mazda’s CX-9 and Mazda6: two ways to enjoy the company’s great turbocharged engine March 4, 2021

The divine Mazda CX-9… Mazda 6 a joy to drive

Lexus RX 350 Black Edition pairs lots of luxury with a not particularly exhilarating drive February 18, 2021

There's a lot of overall goodness with the RX 350, whichever incarnation of it you might choose

LG’s new gram series of laptop PC’s packages performance in a small footprint February 7, 2021

The LG gram for business series is everything small and medium-sized businesses need in today's ever evolving business world

Is the new Sienna the world’s first sports minivan? January 29, 2021

I still find it hard to believe I'm singing the praises of a darn minivan

Jeep Cherokee a great vehicle to have when it snows a lot January 17, 2021

Not surprisingly, given Jeep's history, that's where this vehicle shines

Mazda celebrates 100 years with special edition CX-5 December 21, 2020

Mazda's CX-5 has always been good, but if you're looking for that legendary Mazda feeling, you'll probably be a lot happier with the turbo version, It really rocks!