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.

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Blade Runner sequel was meant for 4K - and ‘IT’ isn’t too bad if given a chance January 21, 2018

Blade Runner 2049 is the better example of cinefantastique, and it's also the better example of how great 4K can be. We'll see if it's still being talked about in 30 years

Hot on the heels of new Star Wars comes the return of the Jetta January 21, 2018

Kia's new Forte looks cool as well

Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar is a fabulous foray onto 4K January 13, 2018

When I watched Interstellar I had visions of Kubrick's masterpiece 2001 going through my head

Looking for a good minivan? You Odyssey Honda’s entry January 13, 2018

What more could anyone ask of a minivan?

Meet Roku’s new entry level unit - and a high tech backpack that can charge your phone December 21, 2017

Roku Express, Lifepack Solar Powered & Anti-Theft Backpack

Dunkirk soars onto 4K disc - while LEGO’s ninja flick plummets December 20, 2017

Dunkirk is my movie of the year

All-new Camry aims to please everyone - and it just may! December 20, 2017

Toyota's all-new 2018 Camry: Methinks the Japanese company has another winner on their hands

Paramount Transforms giant alien robots into 4K December 11, 2017

Revenge of the Fallen and Age of Extinction

New Honda Accord a major step backwards - and that’s a good thing! December 11, 2017

Back on track with this new Accord.

Mazda CX-3 manual - a low end SUV that’s plenty of fun December 3, 2017

The entry level version of Mazda's smallest SUV

Mercedes’ golden age of design continues with 2017 C-Class Wagon November 26, 2017

Mercedes-Benz' C Class wagon

Honda refreshes the Fit for 2018 November 17, 2017

In the meantime, the Fit is the simplest Honda, and the cheapest, and if you don't mind shifting for yourself it could be quite a bit of fun, too.

Pixar’s Cars 3 a spectacular 4K disc experience November 12, 2017

Toyota sports coupe a relatively cheap way to have fun behind the wheel November 12, 2017

The Toyota 86 - the Scion FR-S

Canadian Car of the Year TestFest offers great first driving impressions November 3, 2017

I'd give the award to the Genesis G80 Sport

Lincoln’s biggest car and smallest ute make driving in Southern Ontario nearly tolerable November 3, 2017

• Continental is not only a good performer, though; it's also quiet and luxurious
• MKC drives very nicely while coddling its occupants well

Soundlink Micro makes big sound for a tiny package; and The House falls down October 14, 2017

Micro is also designed to withstand "summer's extreme heat" and "winter's bitter cold."

Mercedes-Benz E coupe a real ‘Tourer de force’ October 14, 2017

Mercedes-Benz' 2018 E 400 coupe, it's an exquisite and luxurious two door E Class

Acura adds A-Spec goodies to 2018 TLX September 29, 2017

Disney jumps into 4K disc market with a bang September 29, 2017

With these two releases, Disney has landed firmly, and on both feet, in the 4K UHD HDR market

Volkswagen stretching things with new generation Tiguan September 25, 2017

That's not chicken feed, but if any mainstream compact SUV is worth the price it's definitely the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

TP-Link Router offers plentiful features and good range September 9, 2017

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid hits the right notes except for some weird sounds September 9, 2017

Pacifica was a game changer in the minivan world

New CX-5 continues Mazda’s zoomy tradition September 3, 2017

Terrific combination of features and driving dynamics as well as its reasonable price

Oppo’s new flagship 4K player continues the brand’s record of excellence September 3, 2017

Look at it as a 4K disc player Plus - a home theatre component that can also act as your entire media hub, while offering high end video and even higher end audio while it does it

Tablo makes a DVR for cord cutters - while Kensington offers dual USB in its power adapter for trave August 20, 2017

The product and the service are easy to use and really do offer cord cutters DVR capability from their local channels

Does VW’s Atlas hold the company’s future on its shoulders? August 20, 2017

I have no idea how Atlas will do at holding up VW's bottom line, but if there's any justice it should do quite well

Rotel’s new nearly-all-in-one audio component sounds very sweet August 11, 2017

Fusion Sport and MKZ offer sporty variations on a mid-sized them August 11, 2017

My preference, budget willing, would be the MKZ over the Fusion Sport. It takes everything that's good about the Fusion and makes it just that much better. Naturally, you pay for the privilege, but there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Lincoln MKC and MKX - Ford’s upmarket brand Escapes its roots and hones its Edge August 6, 2017

Either of these luxury SUV/Crossovers should serve their customers well, offering good driving experiences and plenty of comfort and convenience features.