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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Technics Tracks offers audiophiles new download choices February 4, 2016
Music lovers can now select from hundreds of thousands of 24-bit/192kHz tracks and millions of 16 bit/44.1kHz songs with no compromises
Kia Sorento a compelling crossover in a crowded niche February 4, 2016
I've been a fan of recent years' Kias and would definitely have their products on my short list were I shopping for a new vehicle
Lexus IS 300 - a new model with an old name February 1, 2016
The sample IS 300 tipped the fiscal scale at just shy of $46,000 Canadian, which isn't a bad price considering what else is out there
WestJet Connect promises to change your in flight entertainment experience January 28, 2016
The WestJet Connect system is obviously in its early days and it will be interesting to see what happens going forward
Infiniti Q50 AWD Limited - limited driving joy January 21, 2016
The current Q50 seems like it's stuffed with technology for the sake of it, especially when it comes to that horrid steer by wire feature
New age snow brush and driving shoes aim to enhance your auto-based life January 21, 2016
This nifty brush-compatible should be a "shoe-in" among those who care about driving.
Mitsubishi Outlander GT 4WD - control yourself! January 15, 2016
I may be damning the Outlander with faint praise and that's a shame because at heart it's a good vehicle. But even though it's a big improvement over earlier ones, it seems a tad second tier considering what else is available
Looking for an honest mechanic? Here are some tips. January 15, 2016
Knowing your car's anatomy, doing your homework, and getting recommendations from people you trust
Lexus ES 350 gets freshened for 2016 January 8, 2016
If you're looking for a fine and relatively affordable luxury sedan that's comfortable, nice to drive and to be in, and will probably outlive you, this isn't a bad place to look.
Tom Cruises through another exciting and Impossible Mission on Blu-ray December 17, 2015
I figured I'd enjoy Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation and was not disappointed
Mercedes little ute an affordable way to class up your garage December 17, 2015
For those looking for a classy, premium SUV that drives great on the roads and won't break the bank, the GLA deserves to be on your list of test drives.
Italian car company makes entering ‘cute ute’ market a Fiat accompli December 10, 2015
If Fiat could only put all of the car's many good points into a $30,000 Canadian package they might have a real winner. As it sits, however, the price seems a tad dear.
Classy Hatha Light works well in home theatre environments, and even better outside them December 10, 2015
The Hatha lamp isn't designed specifically for home theatre use, of course, so I can't blame it for not being perfect down in the lower deck section of Chateau Bray.
Rotel’s new reference stereo components rock - big time December 3, 2015
In short, this is a wonderful pair of audio components that, given Rotel's history, should serve you well for many years, or at least until the neighbours show up with torches and pitchforks to force you to turn it down
Honda trains a new Pilot for 2016 December 3, 2015
All things considered, Honda has done a nice job with this new Pilot. It's built well, offers all the amenities one could want (and some you might not!) and will probably serve its owners well for many years.
Smart electric drive not that smart November 29, 2015
For every feel good, smug emitting electric car sold, emissions from the electrical plant you'll need to send you the juice to charge it will increase. So while electric cars can have benefits, decreased global emissions ain't one of them.
Acer Brings its Android-Powered Quad-Core Smartphones to Canada November 29, 2015
The Acer Liquid Jade Z phone starts at $250 Canadian. In all, a nice effort on the part of the folks at Acer.
Terminator Genisys blasts onto Blu-ray while My Fair Lady gets a welcome restoration November 19, 2015
My Fair Lady, The Terminator
Lexus CT 200h a great opportunity missed November 19, 2015
If only there were another version of the CT available one with a "real" power train, I just might love this car
TestFest focuses on automotive excellence November 5, 2015
On the SUV side, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Mazda CX-3 drive off with the award, and the Lincoln deserves to take its category.
Acer’s flexible Aspire R 13 a winning Windows laptop November 5, 2015
The Aspire R 13 has stereo speakers that fire from the bottom of the unit and the sound quality is about as good as I've heard on a laptop
Adam Sandler achieves Nerdvana with Pixels October 25, 2015
Sandler fans will probably enjoy Pixels, but its appeal should go beyond that. It's a decent film, made well, and if you leave your mind in neutral, it's a lot of fun. And you can watch it with your kids!
Lincoln hybrid can waft or zip - and sip October 25, 2015
The MKZ hybrid starts at $38,460 Canadian. Lincoln's sample came with oodles of extras
Acura’s 2016 RDX a nice ride October 15, 2015
Acura was the first of the Japanese carmakers to go head to head against the luxury vehicle establishment from Europe
Ford tries making an edgier Edge October 8, 2015
Ford Edges start at a reasonable $29,639 for the base front wheel drive version and climb the cash register tape up to $40,747 for the Sport
Mercedes-Benz celebrates 20 years of innovation in Silicon Valley October 8, 2015
Basically, Boost by Benz is a kind of kiddy limo service with an online component that lets you can keep track of your parental duties without actually having to perform them
Vacation trip showcases benefits of some vehicle monitoring devices September 25, 2015
The BlueDriver's $100 (plus the cost of your tablet or smart phone) has also paid for itself in knowledge and peace of mind
Mercedes ‘Benz’ the rules about small vans September 25, 2015
If the production versions of the Metris turn out to be as good as the early samples we tried, Mercedes-Benz may be on to something
Volkswagen stretches things with Golf wagon September 17, 2015
Sportwagons start at $22,495 Canadian for the base, "Trendline" model, but VW's sample was of the top, Highline persuasion, which starts at $30,495
Mitsubishi upgrades its RVR for 2015 August 27, 2015
Thanks, Mitsubishi, for letting drivers drive.