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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Mitsubishi winter driving event helps teach control on snow March 4, 2017
Chance to learn about and practice - in a limited manner under controlled conditions - optimal steering wheel control, vision and anticipation, as well as some obstacle avoidance and emergency braking tactics in both a straight line and on curves
Gump director makes a romantic WWII spy thriller March 4, 2017
Zemeckis' Allied, his telling of a couple of World War II spies who fall in love and start a family back in England, sees him recreate the world of the day beautifully via his typical use of digital effects
High tech gloves let you use your smart device without getting frostbite February 24, 2017
Glider Gloves
Toyota’s 2017 Highlander a handsome and comfortable SUV February 24, 2017
Toyota has enhanced and upgraded it for the 2017 model year
Volkswagen and Subaru drive off with Canadian Car of the Year honours February 20, 2017
Volkswagen Golf Alltrack,
Virtual reality demonstrations showcase a technology with plenty of potential February 19, 2017
VR can be a heckuva lot of fun and should become even more fun - and maybe even quite useful in the real world - over the next years
Vapourizers offer handy portable and/or party performance - usually February 11, 2017
Arizer's Extreme Q vapourizer, G Pen Elite
Honda moves in the right direction with the new CR-V February 11, 2017
LG makes a cool roll-up keyboard and a flexible cell phone February 5, 2017
Lexus GS sport sedan a ‘Lexurious’ and fun drive February 5, 2017
However you configure it, the Lexus GS 350 is a fine sedan
Acura’s biggest SUV gets rhinoplasty for 2017 January 27, 2017
Acura Canada says this is the most premium and technologically advanced MDX in history
OPPO’s new UDP-203 adds 4K Ultra HD to its universal player line January 24, 2017
Oppo Digital is back with a new universal player and, in the company's grand tradition, it's a winner
Hyundai’s popular big ute gets a 2017 freshening January 24, 2017
As is Hyundai's tradition, Santa Fes come pretty loaded right out of the shipping container
Of routers and smart plugs and mice (oh, my!) January 13, 2017
TP-Link AC3200 Wireless Tri-band Gigabit Router • Wi-Fi Smart Plug • Arc Touch Mouse
Toyota Camry hybrid a surprisingly nice drive January 13, 2017
Toyota's Camry is a model of greatness
Honda’s new Ridgeline improves an already interesting pickup January 7, 2017
Ridgeline will still find a good audience with others who need some truck functionality but prefer a more car-like experience, a scenario in which the new Ridgeline does a really good job.
Audio-Technica cuts the cords on turntables January 7, 2017
Audio-Technica's AT-LP60-BT turntable may be the most flexible platter spinner I've ever seen
Smallest Lexus SUV continues to be a winner December 23, 2016
NX 200t, a wonderful little crossover/SUV
Dynamite documentary and a raucous remake showcase moviemaking’s downhill slide December 23, 2016
The Magnificent Seven and The Man Who Skied Down Mount Everest
Lincoln MKZ offers a capable and luxurious drive December 16, 2016
In the meantime, I can't wait to see the new Continental has in store, and how (or if) that'll trickle down to the fest of the Lincoln and Ford line
New fantasy and religion Blu-rays both miss their marks December 16, 2016
Ben-Hur remake, Shannara Chronicles
Bluetooth speakers from LG and DreamWave bring good sound and portability to your tunes December 10, 2016
Any of these Bluetooth speaker systems can do the job for you, depending on what your needs
Hyundai scores a twofer in the 2017 Canadian Car of the Year competition December 9, 2016
Check back in February to see which of these winners will go on to score the much coveted title of 2017 Canadian Car of the Year.
Toyota Corolla: 50 years of a great small car December 1, 2016
Toyota must be doing something right because the Corolla has wriggled its way into a lot of people's hearts over that half century
Roku ups its offerings with new smart boxes December 1, 2016
Roku, obviously, is on the leading edge of streaming devices and will undoubtedly be there to help you stream mainstream TV when the time comes. In the meantime, it can give you a lot of content for the money, whether you're watching stuff in 480i
AWD makes Golf wagon an even better choice November 23, 2016
The Alltrack is just the latest winning version of the Golf, which may be the best overall car/car value available today
Best Buy amps up home theatres with a beer fridge and hot dog maker November 23, 2016
OPPO upgrades its Bluetooth speaker…, Hot doggin at home…
Jaguar’s first SUV snarls like a beast - and drives like a Jag November 19, 2016
Jaguar's F-PACE is a very worthy entry into this marketplace niche. I'm not sure why Jaguar thought it necessary to jump in, since as a stablemate of Land Rover and Range Rover they already make a number of honoured SUV/Crossovers
Star Trek goes Beyond HD with 4K Blu-ray release November 18, 2016
Star Trek Beyond had a tough job to do - restore Trekkies' faith in the reboot universe after the debacle of Into Darkness
Canadian Car of the Year TestFest puts the latest through their paces November 11, 2016
Canadian Car of the Year 2017 TestFest