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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Star Trek Into Darkness, Star Trek II: the Wrath of Khan
Going topless in 2016 without getting arrested
June 17, 2016
Favourite new convertibles
Jaguar’s XF S sports sedan goes to the Indy 500
June 17, 2016
Historic E Type sports car that was arguably the most beautiful vehicle ever made till then - and long after then
The bottom line to me is that however you're designing your website - car company or just a personal blog - the idea is to get across information
If you want the hybrid, it starts at $68,550 and can be upgraded to about $75,800 for the top line F Sport version
Honda Civic Coupe nearly a really great ride
May 12, 2016
The Civic coupe starts at $19,455 CAD for the base model and goes up to $27,555 for the Touring version.
Mercedes-Benz Metris being a fine choice for those shopping in this niche
WeKast sends your presentations to TV’s wirelessly
May 12, 2016
WeKast will be available next January for $149 USD. Retail outlets haven't been settled yet, but I'm sure you'll be able to find info on them from the company's website
Honda Civic Coupe nearly a really great ride
May 5, 2016
The Civic coupe starts at $19,455 CAD for the base model and goes up to $27,555 for the Touring version.
Toyota Prius moves from merely pious to pretty nifty
April 28, 2016
Toyota has done a remarkable job with this fourth generation Prius
Roku offers smart TV features without needing a smart TV
April 21, 2016
While both the Chromecast and the Roku have their charms, and advantages, I prefer the Roku because of the remote control and the abundance of free apps that are easy to find.
BMW 328i xDrive Touring a sporty crossover alternative
April 21, 2016
BMW is slowly making me a believer
Hyundai knocks it out of the park with new Elantra
April 14, 2016
This new Elantra drives and feels very Volkswagen-ish which, since that's my favourite automotive brand currently, is high praise indeed.
VW Jetta gets new motivation for 2016
April 7, 2016
Since I began reviewing cars professionally (I've always been opinionated about them, but not paid to opine, necessarily…), Volkswagen has been consistently one of my favourite brands
Besides Horn's adventures taking him to some of the world's highest mountains, without oxygen, he's visited both poles and swum the Amazon river
Google Chromecast helps turn dumb TV’s into smart ones
March 31, 2016
Depending on your needs and wants, Google's Chromecast could be the perfect solution for getting your content to your TV
Toyota’s biggest get updated for 2016
March 31, 2016
The 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Series pick-ups start at $54,475 for the Double Cab model and $56,975 for the Crewmax.
Online stations offer excellent alternatives to local radio
March 24, 2016
This quick look at Internet radio only scratches the surface of what's available online, of course - there's a plethora of internet TV stations as well
Harvey starts at $20,690 CAD for the base LX trim level and you can add features and capabilities up to $29,990 for the EX-L Navi.
Ford introduces magic trailer-backing technology
March 17, 2016
The supposedly all-new 2017 F-150 Raptor SuperCrew adds agility, versatility and room to "the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 Raptor ever."
Blumoo gives its owners control over virtually all the audio and visual equipment in their home - or just in whatever single room might house your electronics
Toyota kind of sort of makes two great entry level cars
March 10, 2016
Both the iM and the Yaris sedan are terrific little small cars, fun to drive and undoubtedly easy to live with - as long as, at least in the case of the Yaris, you don't want to stream your phone to the car.
An extraordinary listening experience
Mercedes Benz GLC 300 4MATIC - no K car any more
February 25, 2016
Adding all the extras that the sample had brings the GLC's $44,950 CAD starting price to a much more heady $62,640; when I look around the marketplace at competing vehicles, such as ones from Audi, BMW and Lexus, the total price doesn't seem out of
If I were buying a PC today I'd be giving the Surfaces - especially the Pro - a good look. They're just that good, that powerful, that flexible - and that cool.
Mazda’s smallest ute wins Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year
February 18, 2016
Congratulations to Mazda for copping yet another Canadian Car (well, Utility) of the Year award. It's a deserving winner and I hope Mazda sells truckloads of them.
Honda Civic cleaning up with critics - but is it any good?
February 18, 2016
Honda has most of the main things right with the Civic, and that's the most important thing. But I found enough off-putting that it wouldn't be my choice in this market niche
Toyota RAV4 gets a big boost for 2016
February 11, 2016
If you must drive the hybrid version, it comes in either XLE or Limited trim levels with the price for the XLE starting at $34,465
Honda drives off with Canadian Car of the Year title
February 11, 2016
Honda faced some tough competition, not only in its category but overall as well.
Apologies R US
February 5, 2016
My great great grandchildren can feel sorry on my behalf.