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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Three old dudes go out with a bang - while Unforgettable and Arthur blow up in their own faces August 6, 2017
Going in Style, Unforgettable, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Ghost in the Shell a surprisingly watchable sci-fi Blu-ray disc July 28, 2017
It's a shame Ghost in the Shell didn't do better in theatres. It's an interesting story told well, with an exquisite near-future world that's rendered believably. It's also an excellent home theatre experience
Consumers still love that new vehicle smell - and German quality smells the best July 28, 2017
And it's good to know that the stuff is being built better and better all the time
A bigger Kong hits the smaller screen July 21, 2017
But put it on, crank up the audio, turn off your brain and have a good time with this lightweight movie about some heavyweight beasts
Ford F-150’s blend comfort with utility and size - and even some fun! July 21, 2017
"All-new 2017 F-150 Raptor is the toughest, smartest, most capable Raptor ever, and re-defines what it means to be the only purpose-built, high-performance off-road truck"
Mazda’s little bundle of joy continues to please June 9, 2017
Price angst aside, I truly love the Mazda MX-5 and still haven't stopped smiling about the driving experience. It's a wonderful car
Mazda celebrates a half century of Wankels June 9, 2017
Mazda is still "the little car company that could"
New apps claim help for gift givers and narcissistic navigators June 4, 2017
Gift Jeenie, Waze Voice Recorder
Toyota’s 2018 C-HR plows smaller fields with a new crossover June 4, 2017
Opt for the C-HR. It drives well, it's efficient and, since it's a Toyota, it's probably bulletproof
Toyota Prius C a cheap and cute way to save gas May 27, 2017
In my never humble opinion the Prius C is a great looking vehicle
Fist Fight offers good audio and video - but that doesn’t help May 27, 2017
IMDB.com says Fist Fight premiered in mid-February of this year, so its journey to home video was a quick one. I can see why. Consider yourself warned.
Top Bose SoundTouch a worthy successor to the SoundDock 10 May 18, 2017
Bose SoundTouch 30
CX-9 brings Mazda’s fun driving experience to the three row crossover May 18, 2017
Mazda has toed the line between sportiness and utility beautifully
Toyota Camry: the extraordinary ordinary family car May 18, 2017
Toyota Camry:It's a heckuva car!
Sporty Hyundai sedan ups the fun factor of an already great car May 5, 2017
Sounds like a real winner to me! Well done, Hyundai. Again.
LG OLED TV a true game changer for home theatres May 5, 2017
If you aren't looking for a new TV yet, then remember OLED when it's time for you to go shopping. It'll knock your socks off.
Latest Underworld is ‘gore-geous’ in 4K - while Teen Titans storm onto Blu-ray April 24, 2017
While Teen Titans is a pretty ordinary example of the high definition disc species, Underworld: Blood War is appreciably better in its 4K UHD HRD incarnation than it is on the 1080p HD version
Honda and Toyota offer wildly different visions of Crossover styles April 22, 2017
Two jobs, two solutions from two Japanese companies with reputations for building fine vehicles that last forever
Big Brother really is watching you - and he ain’t a commie! April 14, 2017
A special TechnoFile rant
Ford SUV’s offer good driving and plentiful technology for 2017 April 14, 2017
Ford Escape, Ford Edge, Ford Explorer, Ford Expedition
New Hyundai hybrid an interesting and rewarding drive April 9, 2017
If you're looking for a hybrid, perhaps you should hold off until the Ioniq is actually on the market. It's definitely worth your time to check it out, if you can wait that long.
New LG G6 worth getting hung up on April 9, 2017
In the war of competing cell phones, LG has just fired off a new shot, and if my very short time with a preproduction sample is any indication, it's a bullseye.
Visiting Potterville in 4K - now with Fantastic Beasts April 1, 2017
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a worthy entry into the Harry Potter canon and Warners' Blu-ray release is an excellent example of the species
New Continental puts Lincoln firmly back on the map March 31, 2017
Lincoln has equaled, if not surpassed, the competition
Whether in rear or all-wheel drive, Lexus’ IS sedans are luxurious and fun March 25, 2017
Lexus deserves kudos for putting that lovely turbo four into the sedan
Arizer offers big vape from relatively small devices March 25, 2017
It seems you can't go wrong with either of these Arizer products, the Air and the Solo
Passengers is a thoughtful and better-than-expected 4K video experience March 18, 2017
4K incarnation, it looks and sounds fantastic in the home theatre. This is definitely a disc you'll want to use to make your friends jealous
Kia Sorento a fine ride that outdoes some higher end SUV’s March 18, 2017
That seems to be a winning combination, and judging by the number of Sorentos I see on the roads around here it seems to be working
Honda adds an ugly but kind of fun hatchback to its Civic line March 11, 2017
Civic in its various forms continues to be a huge seller in Canada
Canadians want reliability in their cars - so how does 2017’s crop stack up? March 11, 2017
Vehicle Dependability Study