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

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All three are excellent cars, but if I were shopping today, I'd definitely be heading in the direction of "Zoom-Zoom."

It's nice to see the free market opening up opportunities for other voices than those the lefty powers that be deem acceptable. After all, free speech means exactly what it purports to mean

IT security company ESET

Honda will undoubtedly – and deservedly – sell about a googolplex of them

Two Sides is a global initiative by companies from the Graphic Communications Industry including forestry, pulp, paper, inks and chemicals, pre-press, press, finishing, publishing, printing, envelopes and postal operators."

So, when it comes to value, the hybrid and the turbo could work out to be pretty similar. But if you enjoy the task (or is it the "art") of driving, there's only one version to look at, and it ain't the hybrid

As great as it is, this new Jetta is no GTI, but hopefully Volkswagen will see fit to add a GLI model to the Jetta line

Saving Private Ryan should be on every high school's curriculum

Archer C2300 router

I have a feeling, however, that those who actually are in the Navigator's target audience will like it a lot, and it may even grab some sales from competitors such as the Cadillac Escalade. Well done, Lincoln!

Paddington's a fun adventure populated with likeable characters (even the baddies aren't very bad once you get to know them), a wonderful film that families can watch together without being grossed out, pandered to, or indoctrinated

Ford Expedition, Ford Escape

Oppo Digital

Toyota has done a remarkable job with this Prius

MediaLight 6500K Bias Lighting

I really don't get the Clarity. Honda's newest eco-warrior doesn't even embrace the company's newest interface

Vivaldi Technologies, DuckDuckGo: Looks like there may be a new sheriff in the wild, wild west of the world wide web

Schreyer effect.

Not every film has to be a spectacular. "Downsizing" worked for Bond. Maybe it can work for Superman and his little friends as well – and maybe that could help differentiate the DC universe from Marvel's

I really enjoyed Thor Ragnarok and recommend it highly to fans of this type of film

Kudos to Hyundai for crafting a fun car that's also practical and affordable. I can't wait to see what they have up their sleeves next

Bass Basics

However you cut it, or finance it, the X5 is a darn fine vehicle - even as a plug-in hybrid.


Applian Technology's Replay Capture Suite

Honda Accord, Mazda 3, Volvo S90/V90, Chrysler Pacifica, CX-5, CX-9

Toyota 86, Audi A4 Avant, Golf GTI, MX-5/Miata, Subaru BRZ, Honda Civic Si, Ford Mustang, Kia Forte Koups

Panasonic's Combination Oven NN-DS58HB, Panasonic's Inverter technology,


The next step is winnowing down these winners to choose the overall Canadian Car of the Year and Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year.